Event Brief
Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker
Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: Belgium seized an oil tanker linked to the Russian shadow fleet, according to Defence Minister Theo Francken.
WHO: Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken
WHAT: Seized an oil tanker
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: To combat the activities of the Russian shadow fleet
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