Belgium, France seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea

Belgium, France seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea

Belgian and French armed forces have seized an oil tanker in the North Sea alleged to belong to Russia's so-called shadow fleet accused of transporting Russian crude in defiance of Western-imposed sanctions. The ship, named Ethera, is being taken to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge.

France24 – World France24 – World | 01 Mar 2026 09:38
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