France Seizes Oil Tanker Departing Russia in Mediterranean The French navy, with allied support, boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. President Emmanuel Macron stated the operation upheld international law and sanctions, targeting the ‘shadow fleet’ that funds the war in Ukraine. The navy, using UK intelligence, is escorting the intercepted ship, the Grinch, to an anchorage for further inspection.

• 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.