French naval forces have carried out another operation against a vessel suspected of being linked to Russian oil shipments designed to bypass sanctions. According to Bloomberg, the tanker in question is the Tagor, which departed from Russia’s Murmansk and is subject to international restrictions.
The operation took place on Sunday morning in the Atlantic Ocean with the support of France’s allies, including the United Kingdom. French President Emmanuel Macron said such vessels not only circumvent sanctions but also violate maritime law, effectively helping to finance Russia’s war against Ukraine.
France’s maritime prefecture said the Tagor is suspected of sailing under a false flag. The vessel is now being escorted by the French navy for further checks.
This is not the first case of its kind. French authorities have previously stopped the tankers Deyna, Grinch and Boracay, which were also linked to suspicions of sanctions violations or attempts to conceal their nationality.
The United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union have already sanctioned hundreds of tankers that, in their assessment, help Russia continue exporting oil and generating revenue to fund the war. Despite this pressure, Russian oil has largely continued to flow to global markets.
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