Russian Ship with Explosives Blocks UK Coast as Norway Denies Entry

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Russian Ship with Explosives Blocks UK Coast as Norway Denies Entry
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7 Highlights

  • Russian ship Ruby spotted near UK coast with 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate.
  • Ruby's cargo exceeds the amount used in the 2020 Beirut explosion.
    • Ruby's damaged hull needs repair, but several ports deny entry without cargo offload.
    • Malta and Lithuania refuse entry due to high safety concerns over explosive cargo.
    • Ruby awaits permission to enter the Dover Strait amid rising regional tensions.
    • Operated by a Dubai firm with Russian connections, Ruby raises security alarms.
    • Countries exercise caution as Ruby's volatile cargo poses significant risks.
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