Royal Marines boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in June. But after dramatic images of the operation were released, things went quiet – until Vladimir Putin threatened to “respond in kind” to similar actions.
Now, with Royal Navy patrol ships operating in the Indo-Pacific and Russian warships escorting shadow fleet vessels, could Britain face retaliation?
We examine Putin’s warning, the risks facing Royal Marines boarding crews and what it could mean for future UK operations against Russia’s shadow fleet.
So, will Britain continue boarding these vessels and could Russia strike back?
Reporter Rosia Laydon explains
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