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Operation Atalanta
Coverage of Operation Atalanta in the Nexus archive.
- EU naval mission will now intercept Russian shadow tankers in the Indian Ocean
The EU has authorized its naval mission in the Indian Ocean to intercept Russian shadow fleet tankers suspected of using false flags, extending powers previously held by its Mediterranean mission. The move aims to enforce sanctions against Russia's oil exports and disrupt illicit operations, with the MV South Star recently boarded as an example of such enforcement.