The French Navy intercepted the oil tanker “Deliver” on Tuesday off the coast of Sicily. President Emmanuel Macron announced the interception on Thursday via X, stating the vessel violated maritime law. The “Deliver” is reportedly part of a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” of tankers used to circumvent international sanctions imposed on Russia. This marks at least one recent instance of France intercepting vessels suspected of aiding Russia in evading these restrictions. Details regarding the specific violation and the tanker’s final destination remain limited. The interception highlights increased scrutiny of maritime traffic potentially supporting Russia’s economy despite sanctions. Further investigations are expected to determine the extent of the tanker’s illicit activities.