General · 1 June 2026

UK and France stop Russian oil tanker in Atlantic

Britain and France have stopped a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic, part of efforts to block ships funding Russia's ongoing war. French President Emmanuel Macron said their navy boarded the Tagor on Sunday, with support from the United Kingdom, in international waters. The Kremlin called the interception 'bordering on piracy' and promised a response.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 June 2026 at 11:21

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