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EU intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Mediterranean

The European Union has seized a Russian oil tanker suspected of funding the war in Ukraine.

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The fact

The operation, conducted by the European maritime mission, aims to cut off Moscow's illegal revenues.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the interception yesterday.

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Why it matters

Cette interception pourrait réduire les capacités financières de la Russie pour poursuivre la guerre en Ukraine, tout en renforçant l'efficacité des sanctions européennes contre Moscou.

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