France and Britain have again seized a tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet.

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The French Navy has detained the tanker Tagor, which is under international sanctions and was sailing from Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron announced this, releasing footage of the landing of troops on the vessel. He also said that British military personnel participated in the operation.

This operation was carried out in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the UK, in strict compliance with maritime law.

- said Macron.



According to VesselFinder, a tanker with this name was located off the west coast of Norway in late May, en route from Murmansk to an unspecified port in the Baltic Sea. The vessel was built in 2005 and was sailing under the flag of Madagascar.

As a reminder, several months ago, European countries declared their intention to board vessels belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet." However, after Russian Navy warships began escorting tankers along key routes, the Europeans' resolve faltered.

In all likelihood, the tanker Tagor was sailing unescorted. This is precisely why Paris and London decided to undertake this operation. As for the British military's participation, it appears to have been primarily a public relations exercise. It's no secret that in recent weeks, the British press has been ravenously devouring Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his hesitation to seize Russian "shadow fleet" vessels.


It is possible that with this step the Prime Minister, whose position has been seriously undermined recently, has decided to slightly improve his affairs.
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  1. AdeptV
    AdeptV
    +2
    1 June 2026 09: 09
    Why didn't the vessel re-register under the Russian flag? Madagascar will respond...
    1. Latus
      Latus
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      1 June 2026 09: 30
      Sanctions, after all. The Russian flag prevents us from docking for unloading.
      1. Vladimir1155
        Vladimir1155
        0
        1 June 2026 21: 05
        Those who don't want to allow our tankers to unload should not be supplied with oil and gas.
        1. Latus
          Latus
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          3 June 2026 15: 03
          Freeze your ears off to spite your mother? The shadow fleet was invented to circumvent restrictions. And without oil sales, the Russian economy will collapse.
  2. Latifundium
    Latifundium
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    1 June 2026 09: 12
    They are only capable of "fighting" with unarmed tankers, and even with special forces, they are not capable of anything more.
    1. Roman070280
      Roman070280
      +1
      1 June 2026 10: 35
      All is fair in war.
      The main thing is that it harms us.
  3. Cheburec55 Che
    Cheburec55 Che
    +2
    1 June 2026 09: 29
    What if we declare sanctions against France, the World Bank and the United States and start seizing their ships?
    1. Johann Klassen
      Johann Klassen
      +1
      1 June 2026 09: 47
      Well, well... If only, if only. The Russian government has a shitty system, and it's not clear why it's sitting on its ass.
  4. Mikhail L.
    Mikhail L.
    0
    1 June 2026 09: 56
    Have you wiped your feet on the Russian leadership again?
    If Russia acted decisively everywhere, they wouldn’t be so cocky!
  5. Ivan1978
    Ivan1978
    +3
    1 June 2026 10: 01
    Another disgrace that they decided to write about, and only after Macron's statements.
  6. Irek
    Irek
    -3
    1 June 2026 10: 02
    The boat has already been released and an apology has been issued.
  7. kriten
    kriten
    +1
    1 June 2026 10: 12
    The power is impotent, responding to the seizures of ships only with concern, thus demonstrating that it's possible to intensify the seizures, but it would be a sin not to seize them. This demonstrates that the bear is a paper bear and incapable of using force.
  8. Earl
    Earl
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    1 June 2026 13: 09
    Is imposing sanctions against France by banning the sale of any hydrocarbons to the toad-eaters weak? Weak.
  9. Roman070280
    Roman070280
    +2
    1 June 2026 13: 38
    Russia considers France's detention of its tanker illegal, bordering on piracy, Peskov stated. "We consider such actions illegal, bordering on international piracy. We categorically disagree that they are being carried out in accordance with international law. Moscow will take additional measures to ensure the safety of its vessels. The jokes are over."
  10. Vladimir1155
    Vladimir1155
    -1
    1 June 2026 21: 02
    necessary
    1. Put all the heads of the maritime register in a state of silence.
    2 maritime register to reduce, it must register vessels without inspection, and issue certificates and flag duty-free
    3. Strike Lviv with a tactical nuclear weapon so that everyone is afraid.
    4 paint the Kremlin green.