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The prosecutor's office reported that the procedure of administrative immobilization was applied to the tanker. The investigation into the ship is ongoing, and the captain and crew – also made up of Indian nationals – remain on board the vessel under the supervision of authorities.
France: boarding in international waters
French services intercepted the tanker last Thursday in international waters. Soldiers came on board to verify the unit's identity and affiliation. Authorities said the ship may have been flying a false flag. The media reported that used the Comoros flag.
The Grinch, measuring 249 meters in length, is on the British list of ships considered to be part of the Russian shadow fleet. By another name – Carl – also appears in similar registers of the European Union and the United States.
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EU pressure on the Russian shadow fleet
The EU list currently includes 589 entities suspected of involvement in circumventing sanctions against Russia. The shadow fleet plays a key role in Russia's oil exports, providing the Kremlin with the means to wage war against Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris will seek to further intensify actions against these ships. The goal is to make it more difficult for Moscow to use maritime infrastructure to circumvent international restrictions and finance war activities.
