Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Macron Links Tanker Off Coast to Russia's Shadow Fleet
French President Macron said an oil tanker off the coast of France was up to no good.
He believes the ship is part of Russia's shadow fleet, which is trying to get around Western sanctions.
The crew is being investigated for refusing to cooperate and not properly stating the ship's nationality.
The tanker was last seen near Denmark and has been off the coast of France since Sunday.
Macron says this shows how Russia is still making money from oil and gas, despite the sanctions.
He said between 600 and 1,000 ships are transporting Russian oil and gas despite Western sanctions.
Macron linked an oil tanker off the French coast to Russia's shadow fleet.
The tanker was near Denmark last week and has been off France since Sunday.
A judicial investigation is open regarding the crew's lack of cooperation.
Macron stated the ship had committed "very serious wrongdoings."
The shadow fleet helps Russia finance its war effort.
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron
- What
- Linked an oil tanker off the French coast to Russia's shadow fleet.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Off French coast
- Why
- To address the tanker's alleged wrongdoings and connection to Russian sanctions evasion.
France's Stance
Russia's Stance
Sanctions Compliance
France's Stance
France is enforcing sanctions and investigating ships that potentially violate them.
Russia's Stance
Not applicable from this article.
- Vessel
- Oil Tanker
- Location
- Off French Coast
- President
- Emmanuel Macron
- Investigation
- Judicial into crew
Sources
France investigates suspected offence by sanctioned oil tanker
France investigates suspected ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker anchored off coast
Kremlin, asked about French investigation into oil tanker, talks of ‘provocative actions’ by some states
