France intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in Atlantic (www.dw.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 01 Jun 10:19
https://lemmy.world/post/47615467

France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.

France on Monday said its navy had boarded and diverted a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Russia in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a broader crackdown on sanctions evasion.

France has boarded several such ships in recent months. While some have been allowed to continue after paying fines, Western governments have pledged tighter enforcement as the war in Ukraine drags on.

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