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France arrests Russian tanker “Tagor” off the Brittany coast French authorities have detained the Russian oil tanker “Tagor” off the coast of Brittany. The vessel was intercepted after being tracked by maritime surveillance and was escorted to a French port for inspection. Officials said the operation was carried out in coordination with European partners and under relevant international regulations. The detention comes amid heightened scrutiny of energy shipments linked to Russia. French investigators are examining the ship’s documentation and cargo to determine whether sanctions or other legal provisions may have been violated. A spokesperson for the French maritime authorities declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Russian officials have not yet issued an official comment.
2026-05-31, the French Navy intercepted the Russian tanker "Tagor" off the coast of Brittany. The tanker from Murmansk was suspected of flying…