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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.
