French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that the French Navy intercepted a tanker under international sanctions traveling from Russia, describing the operation as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and uphold maritime law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macron said on the US social media company X that the tanker, identified as the Tagor, was boarded by French naval forces in the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe French Navy intercepted yesterday morning a new tanker under international sanctions coming from Russia: the Tagor,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the operation was conducted on the high seas with support from several partners, including the UK, and was carried out \u201cin strict compliance with the law of the sea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The French president said Paris remained fully committed to enforcing international sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is unacceptable that ships circumvent international sanctions, violate the law of the sea and finance the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for more than four years,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further warned that vessels operating outside established maritime rules pose broader risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese ships, which do not respect the most basic rules of maritime navigation, also constitute a threat to the environment and to the safety of all,\u201d Macron said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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