Britain and France have intercepted a suspected sanctioned Russian oil tanker in a joint operation in the Atlantic, Emmanuel Macron has said.
The French navy could be seen boarding the ship, named the Tagor, in a video shared by the French President on Monday morning.
He said operation was carried out “with the support of several partners including the United Kingdom” in international waters.
“The French Navy intercepted a new tanker under international sanctions yesterday morning, originating from Russia: the Tagor. Our determination is steadfast and unwavering,” he wrote on X.
“This operation was carried out in the Atlantic, in international waters, with the support of several partners including the United Kingdom, in strict compliance with the law of the sea.
“It is unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions, violate the law of the sea, and fund the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for more than 4 years.
“These vessels, which fail to adhere to the most basic rules of maritime navigation, also pose a threat to the environment and to everyone’s safety.”
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