First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

A Russian-flagged ship, Forwarder, has entered the Channel, marking the first time a vessel from Russia's shadow fleet has done so since the Smyrtos boarding incident. The ship departed from the port of Primorsk last week and made its way into the Channel on Wednesday evening. Forwarder's entry into the Channel is notable given the current tensions and recent maritime incidents involving Russian vessels. The ship's presence in the Channel is likely to be closely monitored by authorities.

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