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French Navy Seizes Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker in Indian Ocean
The French Navy has intercepted and seized a tanker suspected of operating as part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean. The operation highlights ongoing Western efforts to crack down on aging, often sanction-evading vessels used to transport oil outside official channels. Details on the ship's flag, cargo and crew have not yet been disclosed, and it remains unclear what charges or inspection findings prompted the seizure.
Why now: Shadow fleet interdictions by European navies are a sensitive flashpoint in Western efforts to enforce sanctions on Russian oil exports.
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