https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/captain-of-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-intercepted-in-channel-chargedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/captain-of-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-intercepted-in-channel-chargedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/captain-of-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-intercepted-in-channel-charged#u1324Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:51:42 +0000Ajay Pant, 38, an Indian national, has been charged in the UK for allegedly contravening sanctions by operating the Russian-owned tanker *Smyrtos* in violation of oil export restrictions. The vessel was seized in the English Channel on Sunday by Royal Marines and National Crime Agency officers. Pant faces up to 10 years in prison under UK sanctions law. The operation involved coordinated military assets, including helicopters and naval ships.What's confirmed:Ajay Pant, 38, an Indian citizen, is charged with contravening UK sanctions by allegedly supplying or delivering prohibited Russian oil o