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France Detains Two Crew Members of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
French authorities have detained two senior crew members of a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker suspected of involvement in launching drones in Denmark. This was reported by Le Monde. On October 1, Brest city prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger announced the launch of an investigation due to “lack of confirmation of the vessel’s belonging to a specific country” and…

France Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker on Suspicion of Sanctions Violation
French authorities are investigating a possible violation of sanctions by the Benin-flagged tanker Boracay, which is under British and EU sanctions.

Egypt’s state purchaser orders wheat from Ukraine, Romania and France
Egypt’s state grain buyer Future of Egypt has agreed to buy a large batch of wheat from France, as well as grain from Ukraine and Romania.

The Russian frigate “Standart” was traditionally denied entry to a French port
France has not allowed a three-masted Russian sailboat to stop in Le Havre. The public has recalled that the vessel regularly violates EU sanctions.

Germany and France compete for Morocco’s submarine contract to weaken Russia in the arms market
Morocco plans to purchase two submarines, and the fight for the contract is between four European shipyards and Russia.

France has become the main transshipment hub for Russian LNG in Europe
Imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia to France have increased by 81%, and most of the raw material can be exported further.

France is making a documentary about the Black Sea during the war
French film company Artline Films, together with France Télévisions, has begun work on a new film, Black Sea: Fight for Might.

France imports record volumes of Russian LNG: German company helps
France imported 5.34 million tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 10 months of 2024.

France let the Russian “Petr I” frigate into the port despite the sanctions
The French authorities allowed the Russian sailing ship “Standart” to dock in the port of La Rochelle.

In France, a Russian sailboat was not allowed to participate in the maritime festival
In France, a Russian sailboat was not allowed to participate in the maritime festival