EU Forces Stop Tanker Suspected Of Being Part Of Russia's Shadow Fleet Kallas
"The oil tanker MV SUN, suspected of sailing under false flag in breach of international maritime law, was boarded on 30 August in the Mediterranean by Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI forces for flag verification," Kallas wrote.
She added that this was the sixth suspected shadow fleet vessel boarded by EU operations in recent months.
"Actions against the shadow fleet will be among the topics when EU Defense Ministers gather in Ireland on Tuesday," Kallas said, referring to the informal meeting of EU defense ministers in the Gymnich format.
Read also: FM Sybiha urges partners to strengthen protection of Ukraine's grain exports after massive Russian attack"Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia's war in Ukraine, and we'll continue to cut them off," the EU's top diplomat said.
Photo: Kaja Kallas / X
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