France intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Atlantic Ocean

The French Navy detained a sanctioned Russian oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean on 31 May.

Source: European Pravda, citing French President Emmanuel Macron on X (Twitter)

Quote: "It is unacceptable for vessels to circumvent international sanctions, violate maritime law and finance the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for over four years. These vessels, which do not comply with the most basic rules of maritime navigation, also pose a threat to the environment and the safety of everyone."

Details: Macron added that the operation had been carried out in international waters within the Atlantic Ocean, supported by a number of partners, including the UK.

He emphasised that the operation had been conducted in strict accordance with maritime law.

Background:

• The Swedish Coast Guard detained a sanctioned vessel near the coast of Trelleborg in early May.
• Romania and Bulgaria are making progress towards establishing a security hub to monitor shipping in the Black Sea, which includes identifying potential routes used by Russia's shadow fleet.

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