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EU Forces Board Sixth Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean

EU naval forces boarded the oil tanker MV Sun in the Mediterranean on August 30, 2026, for flag verification. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas confirmed the action, marking the sixth such interception in recent months. The operation aims to disrupt Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which evades sanctions to fund the war in Ukraine. EU defense ministers will discuss further measures at a meeting in Ireland on September 1.

via Euronews.com|

#eu-sanctions #international #kaja-kallas

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Greece and Israel Sign Record $3.6 Billion Air Defense Pact to Counter Regional Rivals

Greece and Israel are set to sign a historic €3.1 billion ($3.6 billion) defense agreement in Tel Aviv, marking Israel’s largest-ever export deal. The 'Achilles Shield' project replaces aging Russian and European systems with a multilayered Israeli air defense network, including David’s Sling, Barak MX, and SPYDER systems, integrated via AI. The deal aims to counter threats from Turkey and Iran, bolstering a strategic triangle with Cyprus while boosting Israel’s global defense market despite diplomatic pressures.

via www.israelhayom.com|

#achilles-shield #defense-and-geopolitics #israel-greece-defense-deal