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France to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' with tougher penalties for ships sailing under false flag

Published: 2026-04-08 15:06

France plans to double jail terms for owners and operators of ships that fail to fly the correct flag or refuse to comply with orders to stop, according to a draft update to the country's military planning law, in a move aimed at vessels suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.

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