Murmansk
Coverage of Murmansk in the Nexus archive.
- Russian Superyacht Relocates to Murmansk as Submarines Receive Anti-Drone Defenses
A $135 million superyacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, equipped with anti-drone nets, is moving toward Murmansk along the Norwegian coast while escorted by Russian naval vessels. UK intelligence reports indicate Russian military installations of anti-drone cages on Kilo-class submarines in Novorossiysk following Ukrainian strikes on Russian naval infrastructure.
- French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker
The French navy, with UK support, intercepted a Russian oil tanker. The tanker, which sailed from Murmansk, was attempting to avoid international sanctions.
- Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
The French Navy, supported by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker named Tagor in the Atlantic. The tanker, suspected of operating under a false flag, was traveling from Murmansk and is being escorted for checks. Russia's Kremlin called the action illegal and akin to piracy.
- Macron says French Navy, backed by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned tanker from Russia
French President Macron announced that the French Navy, supported by the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker named Tagor in the Atlantic. The tanker was traveling from Murmansk and is suspected of evading international sanctions by operating under a false flag, part of efforts to disrupt Russia's shadow fleet.
- France, Partners Intercept Russian Oil Tanker
France, along with the UK and partners, intercepted the Russian oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, which was flying a false Cameroonian flag and sailing from Murmansk toward Africa. The vessel was boarded for checks over irregular registration and potential sanctions violations linked to Moscow’s 'shadow fleet'.