Belgian special forces, with French naval support, seized the oil tanker Ethera in the North Sea, alleging it is part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet”. Deputy prime minister Maxime Prévot said the vessel, listed under EU sanctions, was intercepted overnight and escorted to Zeebrugge. Defence minister Theo Francken said it was suspected of sailing under a false flag and documents. President Emmanuel Macron called the joint action a “major blow” to Moscow’s efforts to circumvent oil restrictions. Russia has previously denounced such seizures as piracy.
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Belgian special forces, with French naval support, seized the oil tanker Ethera in the North Sea, alleging it is part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet”. Deputy prime minister Maxime Prévot said the vessel, listed under EU sanctions, was intercepted overnight and escorted to Zeebrugge. Defence minister Theo Francken said it was suspected of sailing under a false flag and documents. President Emmanuel Macron called the joint action a “major blow” to Moscow’s efforts to circumvent oil restrictions. Russia has previously denounced such seizures as piracy.
West finally growing a backbone.
Team Belgium, world police?