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Russia: Shipping

Asked by Charlie MaynardLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 6311

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy the level of resources of UK armed forces to play a full and active role in intercepting Russia’s Shadow Fleet and prevent them from being used to evade sanctions.

Answered by Al Carns

I refer the hon. Member to the response to Question 126159 provided on 20 April 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-10/126159

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