French navy boards Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic (opens in new tab)

France has released footage that appears to show French naval commandos boarding a ship suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and subject to international sanctions. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, said the operation took place on the tanker named the Tagor with support of the UK and in strict compliance with the law of the sea. The French navy confirmed the interception occurred on Sunday