January 22, 2026

France Seizes Oil Tanker Departing Russia in Mediterranean

The French navy suspects the oil tanker is part of a shadow fleet carrying sanctioned Russian crude.

France Seizes Oil Tanker Departing Russia in Mediterranean

TL;DR

  • French navy boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean.
  • The operation was conducted with allies and adhered to UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
  • President Macron stated the 'shadow fleet' finances the war in Ukraine.
  • The interception used intelligence from the United Kingdom.
  • The ship, named the Grinch, departed from Murmansk, Russia.
  • The navy is escorting the tanker for further checks.

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