Tag Archive: English Channel

11/4/26

Navy Barred From Boarding Russian Ships After Lord Hermer Legal Advice

The Royal Navy has not seized any sanctioned Russian tankers over fears it would breach international law following legal advice from Lord Hermer, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to "go after" the ships.

9/4/26

Putin Mocks Starmer With Warship in Channel

Vladimir Putin has openly defied Sir Keir Starmer’s threat to seize sanctioned Russian vessels by sending a warship to escort them through the Channel.