Russia arms 'shadow fleet' tanker in response to European interceptions
The National · 2 Jul 2026

Russia arms 'shadow fleet' tanker in response to European interceptions

A Russian civilian tanker has installed an automated machinegun, Estonian surveillance images show, prompting concerns that European interceptions of Moscow's shadow fleet ships may become more dangerous. There have long been rumours that Russian-flagged ships have started to take on their own secur


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