Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker diverted to French port by naval forces French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.Share this: French Navy seizes Russian oil tankerDateJune 1, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraFrench navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tankerDateJune 1, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraFrance seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: MacronDateJanuary 22, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera