Belgium, France seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea
France 24 Europe
by FRANCE 24March 1, 2026
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.
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Originally published on France 24 Europe on 3/1/2026