French navy boards alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean – Europe live

Macron says Iran war will not distract France from support of Ukraine as he confirms boarding of Mozambique-flagged vessel this morning

Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the seizure of the tanker, which he said belonged to the Russian shadow fleet.

In a strongly worded post on X, he said:

“The French navy boarded this morning in the Mediterranean a new vessel from the shadow fleet, the Deyna.

The war in Iran will not divert France from its support for Ukraine, where Russia’s war of aggression continues.