European forces under the IRINI mission have seized the tanker MV South Star, suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of sanctions, creating a dangerous precedent in international waters.

European forces under the IRINI mission have seized the tanker MV South Star, suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of sanctions, creating a dangerous precedent in international waters.

@rybar 22 Jul 2026, 14:05

The EU foreign affairs representative announced the detention of the oil tanker MV South Star, suspected of using a false flag, as part of increasing pressure on the Russian shadow fleet.

@varlamov_news 22 Jul 2026, 13:19