Russian cargo ship seized in English Channel
A cargo ship bound for St. Petersburg was intercepted in the English Channel early on Saturday, as the latest trade sanctions begin to hit at the Russian economy, Daily Mail reported.
The 416ft commercial boat named the 'Baltic Leader' is understood to belong to one of the 100 Russian companies which were hit with crippling EU sanctions this week, and was seized in the English Channel early on Saturday morning.
French authorities said the ship could belong to a Russian company suspected of violating trade sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine.
The vessel, which was intercepted by customs officials near Honfleur, in Normandy, was transporting vehicles from the French city of Rouen.
The Russian embassy in France is said to be 'seeking explanations' from French authorities behind the seizure of one of its cargo ships.