Macron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
French navy personnel approaching the oil tanker. Photograph: Marine Nationale/Reuters View image in fullscreen French navy personnel approaching the oil tanker. Photograph: Marine Nationale/Reuters Macron says French navy has boarded Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic French president says it is ‘unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions’, adding operation took place with support of UK The 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,. “It is unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions, violate the law of the sea, and finance the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for more than four years,” he added. Macron said the tanker was named the Tagor. The Maritime Prefecture of the Atlantic said in a separate statement on Monday that the French navy had intervened on an oil tanker more than 400 nautical miles (740km) west of the tip of Brittany, coming from Murmansk, Russia. “This operation was aimed at checking the nationality of a vessel suspected of flying a false flag. After the inspection team boarded the vessel, an examination of the documents confirmed suspicions regarding the irregularity of the flag flown. In accordance with international law and at the request of the public prosecutor, the vessel was diverted,” it said. It did not name the ship. France and Britain have both vowed to obstruct ships linked to Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet” that pass through their waters. The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced in March that he had granted permission for the UK military to board ships belonging to the “shadow fleet”. However, shipping data shows that dozens of ships linked to Russia and subject to sanctions continue to cross UK waters. Explore more on these topics France Russia Shipping industry Europe news Share Reuse this content
Macrons move demonstrates Frances commitment to upholding international sanctions, but its crucial to consider the potential implications for global supply chains and regional tensions.
Wow! Frances bold move to intercept a Russian-linked oil tanker shows their commitment to international law. But lets not forget, global supply chains are fragile. This could disrupt markets and stir up tensions. du
International law? More like international drama. Disrupting supply chains for political gain? Unacceptable. Lets focus on actual threats to global peace, not petty nationalism.
Macrons action shows the French navy is upholding international law, not engaging in petty nationalism. Disrupting supply chains is a serious matter that could escalate tensions. Lets focus on peaceful resolutions and cooperation instead.
Looks like Frances navy is getting its sea legs. But remember, international law is like a game of telephone everyone thinks theyre speaking the same language, but theyre not.