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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Russia: Shipping

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 6167 on Russia: Shipping, whether the maritime interdiction of the Russian Shadow Fleet vessel SMYRTOS was conducted under Article 110 of UNCLOS.

Answer

The interdiction of the vessel SMYRTOS was conducted in accordance with domestic and international law, including under Article 110 of UNCLOS.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10474
Session
2026-27
Related items
Russia: Shipping
Monday, 8 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Shipping Territorial waters Sanctions Russia
Link
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