French military arrests 2 crew on suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel

French authorities have arrested two crew members aboard the tanker Boracay, suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet." The vessel, flagged in Benin, is believed to be used to circumvent EU sanctions and potentially as a launchpad for drones seen near Denmark. The arrests occurred off the coast of Saint-Nazaire following the ship's arrival from Russia. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged widespread issues with the shadow fleet. French President Macron described the operation as significant, citing offenses by the crew, though he did not directly link the ship to the drone incidents. The Kremlin denied any knowledge of the vessel.

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