WATCH: France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean | Times Now World

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France's navy has seized an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, according to French military footage dated October 12, 2026. The operation puts renewed focus on the network of vessels suspected of helping Russia transport oil while evading Western restrictions. The French military handout identifies the location as the Indian Ocean. Further details about the vessel, its ownership, flag, cargo and the circumstances of the seizure were not immediately available in the supplied material. The incident could add to scrutiny of Russia's maritime oil trade and efforts by Western governments to enforce sanctions. Video credit: État-Major des Armées. #france #frenchnavy #russia #russiashadowfleet #shadowfleet #oiltanker #tankerseizure #indianocean #putin #russiaoil #maritimesecurity #russiasanctions #sanctions #geopolitics #breakingnews #worldnews #timesnowworld In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected wi

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