English

A French soldier rappels down from a helicopter to the Deyna tanker in the Mediterranean, 20 March, 2026

Video. France and allies intercept uncompliant Russian shadow fleet tanker

Updated: 01/06/2026 - 14:07 GMT+2

Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article

Top stories

Now playing Next

Israeli flag raised over Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

Now playing Next

Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Midday

Now playing Next

The myth of Marilyn: Paris exhibition explores Hollywood's most enduring star

Now playing Next

Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi

Now playing Next

PSG celebrate with Macron at Elysee Palace

Now playing Next

Catching the unknown: The drone designed to hunt other drones

Now playing Next

Thousands attend annual Israel Day parade in New York

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More from Europe News

Europe News

PSG: Champions League winners celebrate return to Paris after Budapest triumph

Europe News

Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hits refinery hub

Europe News

Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in snap general election

Europe News

Galați residents fear future incidents after Russian drone crashed into building

Latest video

Europe Today

Europe Today: PSG's Champions League triumph marred by violence across France

No Comment

Arsenal fans pack London streets for victory parade

The Big Question

Road freight: The silent drivers of trade face high fuel prices and an ageing workforce

Iran

US and Iran exchange fire as peace deal remains in limbo

Colombia

Trump ally and leftist candidate head for runoff in Colombia's presidential election

World News

Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues strong condemnation

France

French police detain hundreds in Paris after violent celebrations of PSG’s Champions League title

Tech News

Europe’s innovation gap with US and China in focus at Panathēnea 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

PSG fans erupt in celebration after Champions League triumph

Health news

WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicentre Saturday to urge community action

No Comment

‘Timmy’ the humpback whale hauled ashore on Danish island

Europe News

How autonomous machines are transforming road and tunnel safety

Europe News

Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election

Culture news

Italy and Kazakhstan celebrate cultural ties in Rome as Holy See embassy opens

The Cube

Accounts linked to EU-sanctioned figures displayed monetisation tools after sanctions, report finds

Business

Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT