France Intercepts Another Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker as Macron Expands Sanctions Crackdown

French naval forces have intercepted and boarded another tanker linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, extending a maritime enforcement campaign that has become one of Europe’s most aggressive efforts to disrupt sanctions evasion at sea.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that the French Navy intercepted the tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean with support from the United Kingdom.

“The French Navy intercepted a new tanker under international sanctions yesterday morning, originating from Russia: the Tagor,” Macron said in a social media post.

“Our determination is steadfast and unwavering. This operation was carried out in the Atlantic, in international waters, with the support