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Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned potential European seizures of Russian vessels as "piracy and plunder," threatening reciprocal retaliation across various waters if such activity continues. The warning was issued against Europe's intensified efforts to disrupt Russia's maritime oil trade through sanctions and naval boardings, which involve the shadow fleet. In response, the Pacific Fleet confirmed that Russia has conducted a detailed analysis of maritime traffic and knows the routes and cargo of Western commercial ships.

British forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker linked to the shadow fleet in the English Channel, according to the defence ministry. The six-hour operation was praised by Kyiv.

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel. The UK defence ministry described the operation as the first of its kind led by the country.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin compared ICE's enforcement tactics to oppressive British forces during the Revolutionary War, criticizing the agency's use of force and family separations. Her remarks occurred during a debate on ending the 67-day partial DHS shutdown, as Democrats push for reforms to federal law enforcement practices.