The French navy intercepted another oil tanker of the "shadow fleet" off the Italian coast of Sicily, French President Emmanuel Macron reported on Thursday, writes UNN.
On Tuesday, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver, which was transiting off the coast of Sicily in violation of maritime law. This latest operation against the shadow fleet, conducted just days after a similar operation by the United Kingdom, illustrates the determination of Europeans
He emphasized that the "shadow fleet" "will not be allowed to circumvent sanctions and finance Russian military efforts."
"Europe is resolute. It will make every necessary effort to increase the cost of the war for Russia and ensure the establishment of a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine," the French president stated.
Britain intercepts Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the English Channel14.06.26, 09:43