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Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily

The French Navy detained the oil tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily on 23 June. President Emmanuel Macron stated the vessel violated international maritime law as part of a network evading sanctions. This marks the fifth such seizure by France since 2025.

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France has detained a fifth Russian shadow fleet vessel, identified as the Deliver.

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  1. France Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Deliver Near Sicily

    The French Navy detained the oil tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily on 23 June. President Emmanuel Macron stated the vessel violated international maritime law as part of a network evading sanctions. This marks the fifth such seizure by France since 2025.

    What's confirmed:

    • The French Navy detained the oil tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily on 23 June.
    • President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the seizure of the vessel.
    • The Deliver is the fifth Russian shadow fleet ship seized by France since 2025.
    • Macron stated the vessel was intercepted while allegedly violating international maritime law.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The vessel was sailing under the Cameroonian flag and had departed from Primorsk.
    • Ukraine is seeking extended detention of the tanker Deliver.
    • The vessel was stateless.
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