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Kremlin Accuses Britain of Orchestrating Fake Raids

8/6/2025

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Tensions escalate as the Kremlin alleges Britain is orchestrating "mass raids" on its shadow fleet to stage fake incidents, paving the way for new sanctions. The SVR warns that NATO allies and Ukrainian forces may be involved. Experts fear this could be a precursor to Russia's own deceptive tactics aimed at protecting its oil exports, crucial for funding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Tensions escalate as the Kremlin alleges Britain is orchestrating "mass raids" on its shadow fleet to stage fake incidents, paving the way for new sanctions. The SVR warns that NATO allies and Ukrainian forces may be involved. Experts fear this could be a precursor to Russia's own deceptive tactics aimed at protecting its oil exports, crucial for funding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.