Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the UK’s interdiction of a Russian shadow fleet vessel “deals another blow to Putin” and sends a signal that the UK “will act against the Russian war machine”.
Speaking from the despatch box for the first time as Defence Secretary, Mr Jarvis said: “This operation deals another blow to Putin and we are clear with Russia about our intentions and our basis to act.
“We do not seek escalation, but we will always take the necessary steps to enforce UK sanctions.
“The UK has sanctioned over 550 Russian shadow fleet vessels. This has had a material impact. Nearly 200 have been forced to anchor because of the action of the UK and our partners, and yesterday’s operation sends a clear signal to Russia that the UK and its allies can and will act against the Russian war machine.
“We will use every measure available to prevent the trade in sanctioned goods which funds Putin’s illegal war.”
He added that the Prime Minister announcing the UK’s intention to interdict shadow fleet vessels has had a “clear deterrent effect, with many vessels taking longer and more costly routes to evade action by the UK and allies”.
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