France seizes Russian shadow fleet vessel in Mediterranean (opens original article in a new tab)

France seized a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Mediterranean after it failed a nationality check, marking the second such interception in a month. European nations are intensifying efforts to board and stop ships linked to Russia's shadow fleet to enforce sanctions.

• France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Mediterranean
• The ship, DELIVER, was flying a Cameroonian flag suspected of being a false flag
• European countries are increasing boarding of shadow fleet ships to enforce sanctions