An Indian man has appeared in court accused of breaching sanctions relating to Russia. Ajay Pant, who is 38, appeared before magistrates over allegedly being the captain of the Smyrtos vessel.

The vessel SMYRTOS was intercepted on Sunday morning, June 14, in a move that has been described by the Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis as a blow to 'Putin's illegal war'

Royal Marine commandos board sanctioned vessel sailing under Cameroon flag