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France intercepts shadow fleet tanker linked to Russian oil

Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: France intercepted a tanker sailing from Russia’s Murmansk that was linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
WHO: French Navy
WHAT: Intercepted a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: Atlantic Ocean
WHY: The tanker was sailing from Russia’s Arctic port of Murmansk and was linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
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