Russian shadow fleet tankers defy Keir Starmer to sail through the English Channel despite threats that British special forces would storm sanctioned ships

Russian shadow fleet tankers have sailed through the English Channel, defying Sir Keir Starmer, despite threats that British special forces would storm sanctioned ships in UK waters. At least six Russian vessels passed through the Strait of Dover unchallenged on Thursday, prompting the RAF to launch two Shadow R1 surveillance aircraft, which spent hours patrolling the Channel. The tankers also dared to sail past the Royal Navy's headquarters in Portsmouth, the Special Boat Service's HQ in Poole and Royal Marine bases. It came after another Downing Street U-turn on Wednesday, with the Prime Minister signing off on new powers granting...