French Navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker
The French navy has intercepted a vessel in the Mediterranean, marking the fifth such operation since September 2025 to enforce sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
By Europa Express25 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CETUpdated 25 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET
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Core Briefing: French Navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker
Strategic Context: The French navy has intercepted a vessel in the Mediterranean, marking the fifth such operation since September 2025 to enforce sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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According to Euronews, the French navy boarded a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'ghost fleet' in the Mediterranean Sea. This mission represents the fifth operation of its kind conducted by French authorities since September 2025. The move reflects an intensification of Paris's efforts to strictly enforce international sanctions linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.