Macron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
The French navy has boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, as announced by President Emmanuel Macron. This operation was conducted with support from the United Kingdom and aimed to enforce international sanctions. Macron emphasized the importance of preventing ships from circumventing these sanctions and financing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- ▪The operation took place over 400 nautical miles west of Brittany.
- ▪The tanker, named Tagor, was suspected of flying a false flag.
- ▪France and the UK are actively working to obstruct ships linked to Russia's sanctioned fleet.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ French Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker — HotAir
- ▪ France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help — World News
- ▪ France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says — BBC News
- ▪ Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia — New York Post
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French navy personnel approaching the oil tanker. Photograph: Marine Nationale/ReutersView image in fullscreenFrench navy personnel approaching the oil tanker. Photograph: Marine Nationale/ReutersFranceMacron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in AtlanticFrench president says it is ‘unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions’, adding operation took place with support of UKReuters in ParisMon 1 Jun 2026 03.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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,…
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