The Kremlin has announced its intention to legally challenge the United Kingdom’s plan to sell oil seized from the tanker Smyrtos. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Russia will pursue all available legal options to contest the sale. The UK intends to use the proceeds from the oil sale to financially support Ukraine. Peskov did not detail the specific legal strategies Russia will employ, but affirmed a firm opposition to the move. This action follows the UK’s seizure of the Smyrtos, allegedly linked to sanctioned entities. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and the UK amid the conflict in Ukraine and the international efforts to fund Kyiv’s defense. Russia views the tanker sale as an unlawful appropriation of its assets.