UK authorises military to board Russian shadow fleet tankers

• / UK expands authority to intercept Russian tankers suspected of evading sanctions, escalating economic pressure on Moscow.
• / Action targets 'shadow fleet' vessels transporting oil in violation of price caps, risking further retaliation or supply disruptions.
• / Signals heightened Western coordination to enforce sanctions, potentially influencing global oil markets and geopolitical tensions.

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