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French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic

President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK support A suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has announced, in the latest seizure… Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

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The GuardianJun 1, 2026, 11:34 AM

French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic

President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK support A suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has announced, in the latest seizure aimed at combatting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of vessels contravening international sanctions. The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters more than 400 nautical miles (740km) west of Brittany with the help of the UK and other partners, said the French president, Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraJun 1, 2026, 11:05 AM

French Navy seizes Russian oil tanker

French Navy seizes Russian oil tanker

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Al JazeeraJun 1, 2026, 10:24 AM

French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker

According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to 'skirt international sanctions'.

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NBC NewsJun 1, 2026, 7:56 AM

French Navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in high seas, Macron says

The French Navy on Sunday boarded an oil tanker, named the Tagor, which was subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X.

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DWJun 1, 2026, 7:54 AM

France intercepts Russian-linked oil tanker in Atlantic

France has intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Atlantic Ocean as it steps up efforts to target Russia's "shadow fleet." Naval officials said the ship was sailing under a false flag.

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Sky NewsJun 1, 2026, 10:16 AM

Britain helps French navy seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

UK forces helped the French navy intercept an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.

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The Straits TimesJun 1, 2026, 6:25 AM

France intercepts another ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Russian oil

France and Britain have vowed to obstruct ships linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” in their waters.

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