Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked the United Kingdom for intercepting the SMYRTOS, a vessel belonging to russia’s “shadow fleet,” which prevents the aggressor from generating revenue to finance its war against Ukraine. Sybiha wrote about this on his X account on Sunday, June 14.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister addressed his counterpart, the British Foreign Secretary, and thanked her for her decisive action and leadership. Sybiha emphasized that intercepting the “shadow fleet” exerts effective pressure on the aggressor.
"Russia’s shadow fleet is a tool of war. Every such vessel stopped means less money for Russia’s war machine. Cutting off these revenues helps reduce Russia’s ability to finance missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities. We must continue increasing pressure and closing every loophole that allows Russia to fund its aggression," the Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized.
Photo: x/andrii_sybiha
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on June 14, the British Armed Forces detained the SMYRTOS, a vessel belonging to russia’s “shadow fleet,” in the English Channel.
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