PE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. - Foreign Affairs - Nigeria NewStats: 3,261,919 , 8,175,554 topics. Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 03:57 AM Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. - Foreign Affairs - Nairaland Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. (20663 Views) (4) (1) Go Down) Botragelad: 2:44pm On Mar 21 German authorities have seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker and its cargo worth over €40 million ($43.3 million), local media reported Friday. The Panama-flagged, vessel Eventin, carrying approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil from Russia, has been held off the coast of Ruegen since mid-January after authorities declared it unseaworthy. Der Spiegel reported that German officials decided last week to confiscate both the aging tanker and its cargo rather than allow the vessel to continue its journey to Egypt.The ship was identified as part of Russia's “shadow fleet” – a network of tankers Moscow uses to circumvent international sanctions and maintain global oil sales. The EU officially designated the Eventin as part of this shadow fleet in February. German government sources, speaking anonymously to Der Spiegel, said this unprecedented seizure demonstrates 's firm commitment to enforcing international sanctions.“ will not stand idly by as Russian oil transits through the Baltic Sea” in violation of sanctions, the officials said. Source;https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-report/3516411 8 Likes 3 Shares Botragelad: 2:46pm On Mar 21 Haha. Russia trying to evade sanctions! 😂 shoodboi2 Softmirror madridguy Masterviolence Kingsnairaland WritterNg Writterng the propagandist. Your tears and lies is expected here! 😂😂 26 Likes 4 Shares Ikaeniyan0: 2:47pm On Mar 21 does not have the right to seize it 30 Likes 5 Shares Botragelad: 2:48pm On Mar 21 Ikaeniyan0: does not have the right to seize it Does Russia have the right to invade and annex part of Ukraine? 😂 The tanker in question formed part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, an illegal network of dilapidated vessels used to smuggle oil at prices exceeding the £60-per-barrel cap imposed by international sanctions. These ships are a danger. was entirely within its rights as a coastal state to stop likely catastrophes that could wreak devastation on the Baltic Sea and its economy. What’s the harm in that? We call them rogue ships. Putin employs them for illegal operations to finance his war against Ukraine. is simply upholding the sanctions agreed upon by the EU, G7, and other allies. If anything, deserves praise for taking a stand against Putin's lawlessness instead of looking the other way. You ought to be glad! 😊 84 Likes 13 Shares SadiqBabaSani: 2:49pm On Mar 21 Invitation for trouble 16 Likes 4 Shares SenatePresdo(m): 2:50pm On Mar 21 Donald Trump should lift the sanctions on Russia, let's see what European Union would do about it. No be to dey follow person like mumu, if the person enter where you no want, e go affect you. EU is an American Puppet. 7 Likes ednut1(m): 2:51pm On Mar 21 has not forgotten what Russia did to them during WW2. Continue o 81 Likes 4 Shares Michael5143: 2:51pm On Mar 21 Russia will soon them Like for Russia share for 72 Likes 84 Shares Asonaijaaso: 2:51pm On Mar 21 Putin will give them 48hrs to release it. 1 Like 2 Shares muyico(m): 2:52pm On Mar 21 Since January! And Russia no blow finished 4 Likes Mopolchi: 2:52pm On Mar 21 Omo, 🇩🇪 no go free that shadow tanker. 2 Likes 1 Share Ndenomy: 2:53pm On Mar 21 Botragelad: Haha. Russia trying to evade sanctions! 😂 This has been on for ages not just the case of Russia.. olodo rabata 2 Likes joeyswift(m): 2:53pm On Mar 21 Russia dey do yahoo yahoo. Lie lie world power 3 Likes sofeo(m): 2:53pm On Mar 21 Alright Prodigee: 2:53pm On Mar 21 Nice one! Make dem clip there wings! There own too much 3 Likes owobokiri(m): 2:54pm On Mar 21 When the time comes, will beg to return the ship 6 Likes 2 Shares Stolen: 2:54pm On Mar 21 Michael5143: Russia will soon them Like for Russia share for THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES. RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT. 2 Likes 1 Share Quelme: 2:54pm On Mar 21 E sure me say will be dealt with appropriately. Bunch of lily livered coalition of the weaklings. 😂 2 Likes 1 Share AfonjaPriest: 2:55pm On Mar 21 is going beyond their mandate. And this nonsense, they are doing under the shadow of NATO. Soon, they'll be made to come to with their stupidity. 6 Likes 3 Shares Commentor: 2:55pm On Mar 21 Asonaijaaso:Putin will give them 48hrs to release it. Or what? 59 Likes 2 Shares Sensiblerealist(m): 2:55pm On Mar 21 Since January nah. Some useless media outfits wants to Stoke tension as per putting the new German Chancellor under pressure Danisaint112(m): 2:55pm On Mar 21 Power crazy dictator Putin will learn the hard way. It's crazy when I hear fools tell you they prefer a Russian or Chinese world power rule than U.S.A U.S.A might not be a saint but their leaders are ten times better than theirs. If Russia or China becomes world power by mistake, every body mind go dey. Una go know na rice and beans una dey chop since. Na person wey never travel na him no know. Freaking dictators. 18 Likes 6 Shares Botragelad: 2:56pm On Mar 21 Ndenomy: This has been on for ages not just the case of Russia.. olodo rabata What has been for ages, kid? Russia is a criminal state. Stop whingeing about it. I doubt Trump would be able to save him from the ruin that lies ahead. 4 Likes rowland545(m): 2:56pm On Mar 21 What if hitler succeeded ..how would d world have turned out....just imagining 1 Like bigpicture001: 2:56pm On Mar 21 Russia should be crippled with all forms of blockages..... Thank God a German leader with balls is coming in... Infact, quarter of it's asset in EU should be seized ND handed to Ukraine... though I understand why the EU fears this... YourNextLevel(m): 2:57pm On Mar 21 De bigpicture001: 2:57pm On Mar 21 Stolen: THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES. RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT. Ok. Only Russia has nukes..? Grow up man! 11 Likes 1 Share Emu4life(m): 2:58pm On Mar 21 Expect Tit for Tat tammie24: 2:58pm On Mar 21 😁 Na so go dey find trouble bigpicture001: 2:59pm On Mar 21 Quelme: E sure me say will be dealt with appropriately. Bunch of lily livered coalition of the weaklings. 😂 The worst Russia can do is to arrest a German tourist and name him or her a spy ND place 50years jail sentence non them unless release the ship.. that the worst they can do... But EU citizens don't have sense.. stop going to Russia .. just stop... Russia will continue by o arrst them and use them as leverage for exchange of what they want back... 8 Likes 2 Shares treatise: 3:00pm On Mar 21 Ikaeniyan0: does not have the right to seize it Says who? 1 Like seunny4lif(m): 3:00pm On Mar 21 No other media outlet has carried this news oooh not even DW which the German government owns The news is not on BBC, CNN and AJ News and the fact those are anti-Russia stations. Do you think has the balls to seize Russia-owned ships on international water? Not even the USA will try that This is the real news A tugboat has stopped a tanker carrying around 99,000 metric tons of oil from Russia from drifting out of control off 's Baltic Sea coast near the island of Ruegen, emergency services said on Friday. The 274-metre (899-foot) Panama-flagged tanker, called Eventin, and travelling from Russia to Egypt, had been drifting slowly and unable to manoeuvre since earlier on Friday, 's Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said.A tugboat was holding it in position and others were en route, CCME said, adding it was evaluating next steps. Evacuation of the 24-member crew was not necessary, it said. "Russia endangers our European security not only with its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine but also through severed cables ... disinformation campaigns, GPS jammers, and, indeed, with decrepit oil tankers," 's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement. 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