France seizes fifth Russian tanker linked to Ukraine conflict

The French navy has seized a Russian oil tanker near Sicily, claiming it is part of a ‘shadow fleet’ used by Moscow to bypass sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. In response, Russia’s embassy in France has denounced the action as an act of piracy. This incident highlights ongoing tensions over maritime operations and sanctions enforcement amid the conflict.

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