French Navy Detains Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Amid Sanctions Row
A Russian tanker, part of the controversial 'shadow fleet', was recently detained by the French navy. The vessel, Boracay, was en route from Russia to India when it was stopped due to suspicious activities. The incident has sparked a diplomatic row between France and Russia.
The Boracay left the Russian port of Primorsk on September 20, bound for Vadinar in India. However, its journey was interrupted when it was detained by the French navy on October 10. The ship was suspected of being involved in sanctions-busting activities and was later blacklisted by the European Union.
The detention came after French prosecutors found inconsistencies in the ship's registration. The vessel was carrying a large cargo of oil from Russia to India. The incident has been described as 'piracy' by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has vowed a significant response. French President Emmanuel Macron, however, hailed the move and called on European countries to do more to thwart Moscow's efforts to skirt Western sanctions.
The Boracay has also been linked to mysterious drone flights over Denmark last month, including military sites. The ship's captain and first mate were initially detained but were later released and allowed to resume their journey towards the Suez Canal.
The detention of the Boracay has highlighted the growing tensions between Russia and the West over sanctions imposed due to the conflict in Ukraine. The 'shadow fleet', estimated to include up to 1,000 ships, is seen as a key part of Russia's war effort. The incident also raises questions about the involvement of such vessels in other suspicious activities, such as the drone flights over Denmark.
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