French Authorities Detain Crew of Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Evading Sanctions
French police detain crew members of a disguised Russian oil tanker part of the so-called shadow fleet, spotlighting Moscow’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions and fund its war in Ukraine.
In a decisive move reinforcing the global effort to uphold sanctions against Russia, French authorities have detained two crew members aboard an oil tanker immobilized off France's Atlantic coast. This vessel, repeatedly changing names and flying false flags, epitomizes the murky "shadow fleet" President Emmanuel Macron has identified as crucial to financing Moscow's relentless war in Ukraine.How Does Moscow Continue Funding Its War Despite Sanctions?The detained crew, claiming to be the captain and chief mate, were arrested following an investigation triggered by their refusal to cooperate and inability to verify the ship’s true nationality. This tanker, sailing under Benin’s flag...
This is Exclusive Content for Subscribers
Join our community of patriots to read the full story and get access to all our exclusive analysis.
View Subscription Plans