Russian fleet entering UK waters ‘daily’ since new intercept measures announced, government admits
The UK government has acknowledged that 63 sanctioned Russian vessels have entered British waters daily since new intercept measures were implemented in March. Despite these measures, none of the vessels have been intercepted, raising concerns about national security. The situation has prompted discussions about the adequacy of the government's response to Russian surveillance activities in the region.
- ▪Sixty-three sanctioned Russian vessels have crossed through British waters since March.
- ▪None of the vessels have been intercepted despite the new measures.
- ▪Concerns are growing about Russian surveillance over critical undersea cables in the North Atlantic.
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