France intercepts Russia-linked tanker off Sicily coast - VIDEO

The French Navy has intercepted a Russia-linked oil tanker off the coast of Sicily, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday.

"The French Navy intercepted the tanker Deliver on Tuesday as it transited off the coast of Sicily in violation of maritime law. This latest action against the shadow fleet, conducted just days after a similar operation by the United Kingdom, illustrates the resolve of the Europeans," Macron said in a post on X.

Macron vowed France will not allow the Russian shadow fleet to evade sanctions.

"We will not allow the shadow fleet to evade sanctions and fund Russia's war effort. Europe is determined

"It will pursue all necessary efforts to increase the cost of the war for Russia and enable the emergence of a robust and lasting peace in Ukraine," the French president added.

La Marine Nationale a arraisonné mardi le pétrolier Deliver alors qu’il transitait au large de la Sicile en infraction avec le droit de la mer.

Cette nouvelle action contre la flotte fantôme, conduite quelques jours après une opération similaire par le Royaume-Uni… pic.twitter.com/5Gjn43MhLr
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 25, 2026