France seizes another Russian-linked oil tanker; Moscow calls it 'illegal'

France's navy, with international support, seized the Tagor oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the Atlantic, marking the third such interception amid ongoing sanctions enforcement.

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The operation was carried out on Sunday

Jun 01, 2026

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What's the storyThe French Navy has seized an oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the Atlantic.

The ship, named Tagor, was intercepted on Sunday while sailing from a Russian port.

France seizes another Russian-linked oil tanker; Moscow calls it 'illegal'

France seizes another Russian-linked oil tanker; Moscow calls it 'illegal'

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