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Moment French navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker

Euronews World · 2026-06-25

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• What happened: The French navy boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's "ghost fleet," marking the fifth such operation since September 2025. • Why it matters: This action reflects France's intensified efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. • What to watch next: Monitor further developments in naval operations and sanctions enforcement in the Mediterranean region as tensions between Russia and Western nations continue to evolve.

Europe News Video. French navy boards suspected Russian "ghost fleet" oil tanker Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 25/06/2026 - 15:22 GMT+2 The French navy boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's so-called "ghost fleet" in the Mediterranean, the fifth such operation since September 2025, as Paris steps up efforts to enforce sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine. Russia French navy Oil tanker Mediterranean Sea Top stories Now playing Next French navy boards suspected Russian "ghost fleet" oil tanker Now playing Next Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 25th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US-Iran talks 'threaten to derail the fragile peace process' Now playing Next The truth behind the viral video of a drone interceptor Now playing Next How does Europe compare on protection against child sexual abuse? Now playing Next EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance Now playing Next Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France Now playing Next Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? Now playing Next €2bn wasted? Germany scraps world’s largest frigate project Now playing Next Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Now playing Next Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan Now playing Next How much do we really know about microplastics? | Euronews Tech Talks Now playing Next Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit after Bosnia defeat Now playing Next Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C Now playing Next Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Special Report: Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU? Europe News EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance Europe News Didier Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway following the death of his mother Europe News Heatwave and wildfire alerts, power cuts in Finistère: France swelters Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in France No Comment Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel Culture news Global Beatles Day: Who was the walrus? Economy Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest? Venezuela At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes No Comment Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual The Ring Has Brexit made Europe stronger or weaker? MEPs go face-to-face on The Ring No Comment Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon ADVERTISEMENT Earth News Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave No Comment First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt Iran Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks Make it Work 'It will be easy to employ me' - Portugal pushes vocational training to fill skills gap Modern Nomads Pearls of the Tian Shan: Exploring the natural wonders of Kolsai Lakes National Park Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Nairobi Earth News 'Flesh-rotting' bacteria could spread on Europe's beaches as seas warm The Cube Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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