France Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker, Indians Stranded

• French Navy seized the Russian oil tanker 'Grinch' in the Mediterranean Sea, suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' to circumvent sanctions.
• The tanker was caught near Almeria, Spain, after intelligence from Britain, and was suspected of using a false flag of the Comoros Islands.
• Several Indian crew members are reportedly stranded due to the ship's seizure, as the French Navy escorts it for further investigation.
• The 'shadow fleet' is crucial for Russia's economy, helping fund the war in Ukraine by selling oil despite international sanctions.
• French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized commitment to enforcing international law and sanctions, stating the 'shadow fleet' fuels aggression against Ukraine.

Why It Matters: France seized a Russian oil tanker, part of a 'shadow fleet' circumventing sanctions, stranding Indian crew members.