UK intercepts sanctioned Russian vessel in English Channel

15 June 2026

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The UK intercepted and boarded a sanctioned Russian vessel in the English Channel on Sunday 14 June 2026. The SMYRTOS was specified under regulation 57F of the UK’s Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 in October...

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Maya Lester KC

Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers with a wide-ranging practice in public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights & civil liberties. She has a particular expertise in sanctions. She is the…

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