France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic with UK support
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Angelique Chrisafis
Summary
France announced the seizure of a suspected Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic Ocean as part of efforts to combat Moscow's "shadow fleet" of vessels evading international sanctions. The vessel was intercepted in international waters west of Brittany with assistance from the UK and other partners. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the ship was subject to sanctions and was en route from Murmansk when it was boarded by the French navy.
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bskyFrance seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic with UK supporttheguardian.comKey quotes
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According to French authorities, the vessel was on its way from Murmansk in north-west Russia when it was seized
Macron said the French navy boarded an oil tanker that was subject to international sanctions
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