France and allies intercept sanctioned oil tanker Tagor en route from Russia - Macron
Kyiv • UNN
The French Navy, supported by Britain, intercepted the oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic after it departed from Russia. The vessel was violating sanctions and financing the war.
France and its allies intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker on its way from the Russian Federation in the Atlantic Ocean last weekend, French President Emmanuel Macron stated on X on Monday, UNN reports.
Yesterday morning, the French Navy boarded another oil tanker under international sanctions: the "Tagor," which had sailed from Russia. Our determination is unwavering and absolute
According to him, this operation was carried out in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, "and in strict compliance with maritime law."
"It is unacceptable for ships to bypass international sanctions, violate maritime law, and finance the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for over four years," Macron emphasized.
He pointed out that "these vessels, which disregard even the most basic rules of maritime navigation, also pose a threat to the environment and the safety of everyone."