France’s Mediterranean Interception Exposes EU’s Fragile Enforcement of Russia Sanctions
France’s bold naval interception of a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean highlights both the importance and the challenges of enforcing sanctions that protect Western interests against Moscow’s aggression.
In a decisive move demonstrating commitment to curbing Russia’s war machine, the French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, accused of violating international sanctions banning Russian petroleum exports. President Emmanuel Macron framed the operation as a necessary enforcement action conducted with allied support and legal backing under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Are European Sanctions Enough to Stop Kremlin’s Cash Flow? This naval interdiction reveals a critical battlefront where Western resolve is tested. Moscow’s so-called "ghost fleet"—a shadowy network of tankers circumventing sanctions—continues to funnel funds essential for sustaining its aggressive...
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