The European Union stopped a tanker of the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea, which was sailing under a false flag, - the head of diplomacy of the European Union, Kaja Kalla.
On November 13, forces of the European naval operation IRINI inspected the suspicious tanker MV MIDAG. The inspection was carried out in accordance with Article 110 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and confirmed that the vessel was flying a false flag.
Callas said that the EU will continue to deal with the Russian "shadow fleet" both at sea and through diplomatic methods.
On Monday, November 16, EU foreign ministers plan to approve new sanctions restrictions against Russia. They will affect banks, buyers of Russian oil and companies that will assist in the "Shadow Navy" service.