Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 03:17 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
The Russian superyacht linked to a close ally of President Vladimir Putin sailed through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing blockade. Reuters reports that this is the first time a high-profile Russian vessel has passed through since the blockade began, while BBC does not provide additional details on the circumstances surrounding the passage.
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