Putin avertizează Occidentul după capturarea unui petrolier din „flota fantomă”. Londra invocă dreptul internațional

The UK government defends its operation to intercept the oil tanker Smyrtos, linked to Russia's 'phantom fleet', asserting compliance with international law. This follows threats from Putin regarding potential retaliatory measures against ships from hostile nations. The Smyrtos remains under British control, with its captain charged for violating sanctions. The UK aims to disrupt Russian oil revenues that fund the war in Ukraine, as tensions rise amid EU efforts to combat maritime sanctions evasion. Several European nations have begun similar interception operations.