World · 9 April 2026
Russia warns UK of strikes over seized ships
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British forces could face “nuclear or non-nuclear” missile strikes, according to discussions on Russian state TV. Kremlin propagandists, including Vladimir Solovyov, made these threats if the UK boards or seizes vessels from Russia's “shadow fleet”. The UK Government had authorised the Royal Navy in March to seize tankers suspected of funding the war in Ukraine.
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