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EU Forces Board Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker

EU forces have boarded a sanctioned Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, marking the second such operation in less than two weeks. The move comes as Euro...

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EU forces have boarded a sanctioned Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, marking the second such operation in less than two weeks. The move comes as Europe intensifies efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.

The operation, led by Italy, targeted a tanker from Russia's shadow fleet, which is believed to be operating outside of international regulations. The EU has been cracking down on vessels suspected of evading sanctions, and this latest move is seen as a significant step in enforcing compliance.