Russia vows to respond if UK boards Putin's shadow fleet ships as planned

Russia vows to respond if UK boards Putin's shadow fleet ships as plannedRussia has vowed to respond after Keir Starmer authorised military and law enforcement agencies to board Russian shadow fleet vessels subject to sanctions in British watersNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter08:44, 05 Apr 2026Updated 08:46, 05 Apr 2026View ImageRussia says it will respond if the UK seizes its shadow fleet shipsRussia has warned it will respond to any attempts by the British authorities to board Putin's shadow fleet ships.‌"Appropriate measures are being drawn up," Andrei Kelin, Russia's ambassador to London, said. "Let this come as a surprise to the British."‌The threat comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorised military and law enforcement agencies to interdict Russian shadow fleet vessels subject to sanctions in British waters.Article continues belowThis is a breaking news story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.