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French navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: France says its navy intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily as sanctions actions continue in Europe.
WHO: French navy
WHAT: Intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker off the coast of Sicily
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 10:49 PM ET
WHERE: Sicily, Italy
WHY: To step up actions against the Russian shadow fleet in Europe.
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