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Russia: Shipping

Commons · Question 127044 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions have been held with the Government of the Irish Republic on what increases in co-operation are required to deal with the numbers of Russian shadow fleet vessels operating in British and Irish ter

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 20 Apr 2026

Deterring and disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK, and we are working closely with our allies and partners to do so. Earlier this year the Secretary of State for Defence and the Irish Minister for Defence signed the refreshed UK-I...