Russia-Linked Oil Tankers Avoid UK Waters After Seizure Threat

Oil tankers hauling Russian crude from the Baltic to Asia are more frequently taking a longer route around the north of Scotland to avoid passing through the English Channel, where they face the risk of being seized.

Russia-linked tankers have made abrupt course changes in the North Sea after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday that the UK will interdict and board “shadow fleet” vessels in its waters.