Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker diverted to French port by naval forces
French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.

French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker ‘Grinch’ under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.




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These are the key developments from day 1,423 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
A former Russian diplomat and analysts decode Moscow’s muted response to protests and political tension.
Ukraine struggles to restore heat, electricity as temperatures plummet to -19 degrees Celsius.
These are the key developments from day 1,421 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
These are the key developments from day 1,420 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
These are the key developments from day 1,415 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
These are the key developments from day 1,413 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

France, the UK and Ukraine signed a declaration of intent on deploying a multinational force after any ceasefire.
Russia’s leader will seek to benefit from Washington’s intervention but will also worry he could be next, experts say.