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The IndependentWednesday, 17 June 2026
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Russian warship fires shots at UK yacht in Channel
Putin frigate’s warning volley after sailing boat gets close off Isle of Wight – as Starmer’s G7 visit is overshadowed by claims his defence plan is ‘well short’ of what’s needed to keep Britain safe
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