SaralnamaFrench authorities charged the Chinese captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet'. The Boracay left Russia in September and was boarded by French soldiers near Denmark. The captain faces one count of refusing to follow French navy instructions. He must attend court in Brest in. The tanker is now anchored near Saint-Nazaire. It was previously detained in Estonia for sailing without a valid flag. The ship was heading to India before being intercepted. Russia's shadow fleet, used to evade sanctions, may contain 600-1,000 ships according to French President Macron. The incident occurred amid recent drone incursions in European airspace, though Russian involvement is unconfirmed. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 23:22 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- French authorities charged the Chinese captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia 's 'shadow fleet'
- The Boracay left Russia in September and was boarded by French soldiers near Denmark
- The captain faces one count of refusing to follow French navy instructions