French Navy Intercepts Russia-Linked Oil Tanker with UK Support in Atlantic
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French Navy, supported by the United Kingdom, intercepted an oil tanker linked to Russia in the Atlantic Ocean. The tanker, named Tagor, was boarded on Sunday as part of efforts to enforce international sanctions against Russia. Macron emphasized the importance of preventing Russian oil exports from financing President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine. The operation was conducted in compliance with international maritime law, and a video shared by Macron showed personnel rappelling from a helicopter onto the ship. The interception is part of a broader initiative by France and other countries to target Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which is believed to be used to evade sanctions.