UK Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel, Kremlin Accuses Starmer of Distraction
Moskow, Sketsa.id – British forces intercepted and seized the Smyrtos, an oil tanker belonging to Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet, in the English Channel on Sunday (14/6/2026). The six-hour operation involved Royal Navy Commandos boarding the target vessel using fast ropes from helicopters under the cover of darkness. The operation was supported by Chinook, Merlin Mk4, […]
Iran’s State Arms Exporter Proposes Crypto and Barter Payments Amidst Sanctions
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – In a significant move reflecting the pressures of international sanctions, Iran’s state-run defense export center has signaled its readiness to negotiate arms contracts with payments made in digital currencies. This development, reported by the Financial Times, offers a window into how nations under extensive economic restrictions are adapting their financial strategies. The center, known […]