"France Seizes Russian Cargo Ship in the English Channel" (Breaking News)
[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Foreign media reported that the French military seized a Russian cargo ship heading to Russia in the English Channel on the 26th (local time).
The French Navy reportedly seized the Russian-flagged cargo ship "Balticleader" that was departing from Rouen, France, and heading to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The cargo ship was carrying automobiles.
This is the first time a cargo ship has been seized since the West imposed sanctions on Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Foreign media stated that the cargo ship is presumed to belong to a Russian company sanctioned by the European Union (EU).
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