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EU Detains South Star Tanker Suspected of Links to Russia

On July 20, the European Union detained the oil tanker MV South Star under the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI operation. EU foreign affairs chief Kaia Kallas stated that the vessel is suspected of using a false flag, which violates international maritime law and aids in supporting the Russian military machine.

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Now EU detains tanker South Star over ties to Russian shadow fleet

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    EU detains tanker South Star over ties to Russian shadow fleet

    The EU has detained the oil tanker MV South Star, considering it part of the Russian shadow fleet, operating under a false flag.

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    EU detains tanker South Star over suspected links to Russia

    The European Union has detained the MV South Star tanker on suspicion of using a false flag, potentially linking it to Russia's shadow fleet.

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