Key facts
- A Russian frigate fired warning shots near UK waters.
- The warning shots were fired to avert a collision with a UK-registered yacht.
- The incident involving the frigate occurred outside UK territorial waters.
- Britain's Ministry of Defence is investigating the frigate incident.
- UK armed forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
- The captain of the Russian oil tanker has been charged with sanctions violations.
- The tanker captain's name is Ajay Pant.
- The tanker remains held off the coast.
- Ajay Pant is due to appear in court.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots in the English Channel to avert a collision with a UK-registered yacht. The incident occurred outside of the United Kingdom's territorial waters, and Britain's Ministry of Defence is currently investigating the matter. In a separate event in the same waterway, UK armed forces intercepted a Russian oil tanker. The captain of this vessel, identified as Ajay Pant, has been charged with contravening sanctions. The tanker is currently being held off the coast, and Captain Pant is scheduled to appear in court. The circumstances surrounding the tanker's interception and the specific sanctions violations are not detailed in the provided information, but the vessel is described as belonging to a 'shadow fleet'.