French navy boards alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker with assistance from UK and other allies – Europe live

Macron says forces boarded Mozambique-flagged vessel this morning and condemns ‘boats that circumvent international sanctions’ as ‘war profiteers’

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.