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French Navy Intercepts Russian Oil Tanker

Updated 2026-06-01 10:50 UTC 1 source Negative

The French navy, with UK support, intercepted a Russian oil tanker that was allegedly trying to skirt international sanctions. The tanker had sailed from Murmansk.

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Al Jazeera

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'.

2026-06-01 10:24 UTC