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Russia tells France to free tanker captain it says was detained on false charges

MOSCOW, June 3 - Russia is demanding that France release the captain of a tanker detained in France on what it says are false charges, the Russian embassy in Paris said on Wednesday. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesJun 3, 2026, 11:35 AM
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The Straits TimesJun 3, 2026, 11:35 AM

Russia tells France to free tanker captain it says was detained on false charges

MOSCOW, June 3 - Russia is demanding that France release the captain of a tanker detained in France on what it says are false charges, the Russian embassy in Paris said on Wednesday.

EuronewsJun 2, 2026, 3:17 PM

France detains tanker linked to Iranian network accused of moving Russian oil

The seizure is the latest evidence of France's efforts to crack down on vessels suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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