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Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

The Times of India

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Zelensky declare rival ceasefires ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Zelensky initially junked Putin's request as 'not serious' and refused to offer security for parade in Moscow

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port and ships

Zelenskyy says three ‘shadow fleet’ vessels hit along with guided missile corvette; Ukrainian drones menace Moscow and surrounds. What we know on day 1,531

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Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?

Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, striking refineries and key export terminals as part of a broader campaign against its energy system – but it is unclear how effective the strategy will prove.

Radio France Internationale

Russia downs Ukrainian drones; debris damage oil pipeline near Baltic port

Russian air defenses intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, with debris damaging an oil pipeline near Primorsk. This incident highlights Ukraine's increasing strikes on Russian energy assets amid stepped-up Russian offensives in eastern and southern Ukraine. Kyiv, facing resource limitations and air defense shortages, seeks new partnerships for…

The Times of India

Swedish coastguard boards tanker believed to have caused oil spill in Baltic Sea

According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone.

Euronews

Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Russia’s top export hubs, including Novorossiysk on the Black Sea as well as Primorsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.

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Tanker carrying Russian oil leaves Tranmere after union row

The Seacod, which sails under a German flag, left Primorsk in Russia before the invasion of Ukraine began

Liverpool Echo

Oil tanker that travelled from Russia docks at Derry port

The ship carried cargo from Primorsk, Russia

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