Event Brief
Macron says France intercepted Russian shadow fleet tanker
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Macron said French navy intercepted an oil tanker transiting near Sicily on Tuesday.
WHO: Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron said the French navy intercepted an oil tanker linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 5:56 AM ET
WHERE: Near the coast of Sicily
WHY: To prevent the 'shadow fleet' from evading sanctions and financing Russia's war effort.
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