WorldEU force boards Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

An EU force intercepted and boarded a sanctioned tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. Italy’s Defense Ministry said the operation took place in international waters west of Pantelleria. The island lies between Sicily and Tunisia. The ship’s captain initially refused to cooperate when officials requested documentation.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-02 17:47Original