Any attempts by UK to seize Russian-linked vessels unacceptable: Russian Ambassador

Moscow, April 4 (Sputnik) Any attempts by London to seize vessels linked to Russia are unacceptable, Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin told RIA Novosti.In March, the British government announced that UK military personnel would be able to board sanctioned vessels transiting its territorial waters. Furthermore, London will impose even more restrictions by closing British waters, including the English Channel, to sanctioned vessels.The statement said the measure affects the so-called "shadow fleet," allegedly engaged in transporting Russian energy resources.

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