Macron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic

"France Takes a Stand Against Russia: French Navy Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker with UK Support In a bold move to enforce international sanctions, the French navy has intercepted and boarded an oil tanker sailing from Russia, sparking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between France and Russia. According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the operation was carried out in the Atlantic Ocean with the support of several key partners, including the UK, in strict compliance with international maritime law. Macron has explicitly stated that it is 'unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions', sending a clear message that France will not tolerate attempts to undermine these critical restrictions. The move is likely to have significant implications for global energy markets and the ongoing conflict between Russia and the West."

French president says it is ‘unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions’, adding operation took place with support of UKThe French navy has boarded an oil tanker that was subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has said.Macron wrote on X: “This operation took place in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, in strict compliance with the law of the sea,. Continue reading...