The United Kingdom is now prepared to intercept and detain vessels within its waters belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet," a move aimed at disrupting funding for the war in Ukraine.

• United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey announced forces are ready to board and detain ships operating outside sanctions.
• The decision, approved by the Prime Minister, follows extensive training and legal preparation, with the aim of cutting off illegal oil revenues funding Russia's war.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the move as a "timely" action to increase global pressure on Russia.