A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as reckless and deeply concerning. The Russian defence ministry stated the shots were fired after failing to contact the yacht. Britain's defence ministry called it an isolated event.

The incident reportedly involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in the sea between the Isle of White and Normandy

The incident is the latest sign of rising tensions between the UK and Russia