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Part of situation: French seizure of Russian shadow fleet tankers (2 clusters)

French Navy intercepts DF Peak tanker in Indian Ocean

DF Peak ghost fleet oil tanker sanctions evasion French Navy

The French Navy has intercepted the DF Peak, an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s 'ghost fleet' used to bypass international sanctions. The operation took place in the Indian Ocean, more than 450 nautical miles south of the French territory of Réunion.

President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the interception, stating that France is committed to combating the 'ghost fleet' globally. An inspection of the vessel's documents by the French military confirmed suspicions of irregularities regarding its flag. Although the tanker is currently flying the flag of Benin, it is listed on European Union sanctions lists and is suspected of operating under a false identity to evade restrictions on Russian fuel exports.

The DF Peak, a 110,000-ton tanker built in 2006, has undergone several identity changes, previously operating as the NS Captain and the Kaliningrad. Following the boarding, the vessel was diverted from its route under French Navy escort to Réunion for further judicial verification and analysis of its cargo and financial records.

The Russian embassy in Paris has condemned the seizure, labeling the action 'piracy' and a violation of international law, while noting that they are investigating whether any Russian citizens are among the crew.

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DF Peak · Emmanuel Macron · European Union · French Navy · Russia · Réunion · Réunion Island

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Réaction en direct : un pétrolier russe intercepté sous pavillon béninois, crise diplomatique en vue ? [eveildesnations.info]
Франция залови танкер от ''сенчестия флот'' на Русия [euronews.bg]
Francia intercepta barco de la flota fantasma de Rusia… [uruguayaldia.com.uy]
Френският флот задържа танкер южно от Реюнион [ruse.news]
França interceta no Índico petroleiro da 'frota fantasma' russa - Guerra na Ucrânia - Correio da Manhã [www.cmjornal.pt]
Francia aborda un buque de la 'flota fantasma' de Rusia cerca de la isla de Reunión, en el océano Índico [www.diarioestrategia.cl]
Френските военноморски сили задържаха петролен танкер, заподозрян в принадлежност към [novini247.com]
Neraugoties uz Putina draudiem, Francija Indijas okeānā aizturējusi Krievijas "ēnu flotes" tankkuģi [jauns.lv]
Frankreich zeigt Stärke: Marine kappt eine Versorgungslinie der russischen Schattenflotte [www.leinetal24.de]
Navă aparținând flotei fantomă a Rusiei, sechestrată de armata franceză în Oceanul Indian [www.veridica.ro]
A francia haditengerészet feltartóztatta az orosz árnyékflotta egyik tankerét az Indiai-óceánon [transtelex.ro]
Marina franceze ndalon në Oqeanin Indian cisternën DF Peak të flotës hije ruse [24-ore.com]
Fransa, Rusya bağlantılı olduğundan şüphelenilen tankere el koydu [www.karar.com]
Frankreich zeigt Stärke: Marine kappt eine Versorgungslinie der russischen Schattenflotte [www.op-online.de]
Francuska marynarka eskortuje tankowiec z floty cieni. "Jesteśmy gotowi z nią walczyć" [wiadomosci.onet.pl]
Русия обвини Париж: Това е пиратство! [fakti.bg]
French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship - VIDEO [news.az]
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Flotte fantôme : Macron annonce qu'un pétrolier "impliqué dans des activités illicites de transport de carburants" a été arraisonné [www.letribunaldunet.fr]
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França intercepta no Índico petroleiro da 'frota fantasma' russa [www.dnoticias.pt]
Макрон съобщи за задържане на кораб по подозрение, че е от руския сенчест флот [petel.bg]
Marina francese intercetta e abborda nave della flotta ombra russa [it.euronews.com]
Franța reține un petrolier suspectat că ar aparține flotei-fantomă a Rusiei [www.stiripesurse.ro]
La Réunion. Trafic de carburants : la France arraisonne un pétrolier de la flotte fantôme [www.lejsl.com]
La Réunion. Trafic de carburants : la France arraisonne un pétrolier de la flotte fantôme [www.vosgesmatin.fr]
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La Réunion. Trafic de carburants : la France arraisonne un pétrolier de la flotte fantôme [www.bienpublic.com]
França interceta no Índico petroleiro da 'frota fantasma' russa - Última Hora - SÁBADO [www.sabado.pt]
DF Peak ou Kaliningrad ? Enquête ouverte à La Réunion contre le capitaine d’un pétrolier suspect [www.letelegramme.fr]
French Commandos Board Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean’s Reunion Island [www.kyivpost.com]
França interceta no Índico petroleiro da 'frota fantasma' russa | Jornal Económico [jornaleconomico.sapo.pt]