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UK assists France to seize Russian tanker

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French forces, aided by the UK, have seized the Deyna oil tanker linked to the Russian shadow fleet. President Macron announced the seizure, emphasizing France's ongoing support for Ukraine amid the conflict in Iran. He condemned ships that violate international sanctions as "war profiteers" aiming to fund Russia's military efforts.

The tanker, flagged in Mozambique, was intercepted in the Western Mediterranean after leaving the Russian port of Murmansk while suspected of using a false flag. The operation involved cooperation with the UK's Permanent Joint Headquarters.


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