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Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op): 2:44pm On Mar 21, 2025
German authorities have seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker and its cargo worth over €40 million ($43.3 million), local media reported Friday.

The Panama-flagged, vessel Eventin, carrying approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil from Russia, has been held off the coast of Ruegen since mid-January after authorities declared it unseaworthy.

Der Spiegel reported that German officials decided last week to confiscate both the aging tanker and its cargo rather than allow the vessel to continue its journey to Egypt.

The ship was identified as part of Russia's “shadow fleet” – a network of tankers Moscow uses to circumvent international sanctions and maintain global oil sales.

The EU officially designated the Eventin as part of this shadow fleet in February.

German government sources, speaking anonymously to Der Spiegel, said this unprecedented seizure demonstrates Germany's firm commitment to enforcing international sanctions.

“Germany will not stand idly by as Russian oil transits through the Baltic Sea” in violation of sanctions, the officials said.
Source;
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/germany-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-report/3516411

Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op):
Haha. Russia trying to evade sanctions! 😂

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Writterng the propagandist. Your tears and lies is expected here! 😂😂
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Ikaeniyan0: 2:47pm On Mar 21, 2025
Germany does not have the right to seize it
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op): 2:48pm On Mar 21, 2025
Ikaeniyan0:
Germany does not have the right to seize it
Does Russia have the right to invade and annex part of Ukraine? 😂

The tanker in question formed part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, an illegal network of dilapidated vessels used to smuggle oil at prices exceeding the £60-per-barrel cap imposed by international sanctions. These ships are a danger.

Germany was entirely within its rights as a coastal state to stop likely catastrophes that could wreak devastation on the Baltic Sea and its economy. What’s the harm in that?

We call them rogue ships. Putin employs them for illegal operations to finance his war against Ukraine. Germany is simply upholding the sanctions agreed upon by the EU, G7, and other allies. If anything, Germany deserves praise for taking a stand against Putin's lawlessness instead of looking the other way. You ought to be glad! 😊
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by SadiqBabaSani: 2:49pm On Mar 21, 2025
Invitation for trouble
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by SenatePresdo(m): 2:50pm On Mar 21, 2025
Donald Trump should lift the sanctions on Russia, let's see what European Union would do about it.

No be to dey follow person like mumu, if the person enter where you no want, e go affect you.

EU is an American Puppet.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by ednut1(m): 2:51pm On Mar 21, 2025
Germany has not forgotten what Russia did to them during WW2. Continue o
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Michael5143: 2:51pm On Mar 21, 2025
Russia will soon remember them

Like for Russia share for Germany
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Asonaijaaso: 2:51pm On Mar 21, 2025
Putin will give them 48hrs to release it.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by muyico(m): 2:52pm On Mar 21, 2025
Since January! And Russia no blow Germany finished
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Mopolchi: 2:52pm On Mar 21, 2025
Omo, Germany 🇩🇪 no go free that shadow tanker.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Ndenomy: 2:53pm On Mar 21, 2025
Botragelad:
Haha. Russia trying to evade sanctions! 😂
This has been on for ages not just the case of Russia.. olodo rabata
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by joeyswift(m): 2:53pm On Mar 21, 2025
Russia dey do yahoo yahoo. Lie lie world power
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by sofeo(m): 2:53pm On Mar 21, 2025
Alright
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Prodigee: 2:53pm On Mar 21, 2025
Nice one! Make dem clip there wings! There own too much
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by owobokiri(m): 2:54pm On Mar 21, 2025
When the time comes, Germany will beg to return the ship
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Stolen: 2:54pm On Mar 21, 2025
Michael5143:
Russia will soon remember them

Like for Russia share for Germany
THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES.



RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Quelme: 2:54pm On Mar 21, 2025
E sure me say Germany will be dealt with appropriately.

Bunch of lily livered coalition of the weaklings. 😂
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by AfonjaPriest: 2:55pm On Mar 21, 2025
Germany is going beyond their mandate.
And this nonsense, they are doing under the shadow of NATO.
Soon, they'll be made to come to terms with their stupidity.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Commentor: 2:55pm On Mar 21, 2025
Asonaijaaso:
Putin will give them 48hrs to release it.
Or what?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Sensiblerealist(m): 2:55pm On Mar 21, 2025
Since January nah. Some useless media outfits wants to Stoke tension as per putting the new German Chancellor under pressure
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Danisaint112(m): 2:55pm On Mar 21, 2025
Power crazy dictator Putin will learn the hard way. It's crazy when I hear fools tell you they prefer a Russian or Chinese world power rule than U.S.A

U.S.A might not be a saint but their leaders are ten times better than theirs. If Russia or China becomes world power by mistake, every body mind go dey. Una go know na rice and beans una dey chop since.

Na person wey never travel na him no know. Freaking dictators.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Botragelad(op): 2:56pm On Mar 21, 2025
Ndenomy:
This has been on for ages not just the case of Russia.. olodo rabata
What has been for ages, kid?

Russia is a criminal state. Stop whingeing about it. I doubt Trump would be able to save him from the ruin that lies ahead.
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by rowland545(m): 2:56pm On Mar 21, 2025
What if hitler succeeded ..how would d world have turned out....just imagining
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by bigpicture001: 2:56pm On Mar 21, 2025
Russia should be crippled with all forms of blockages..... Thank God a German leader with balls is coming in...

Infact, quarter of it's asset in EU should be seized ND handed to Ukraine... though I understand why the EU fears this...
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by YourNextLevel(m): 2:57pm On Mar 21, 2025
De
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by bigpicture001: 2:57pm On Mar 21, 2025
Stolen:
THE WORST PART IS RUSSIA WONT USE MISSILES ON THEM, STRAIGHT UP NUKES.



RUSSIA CONSIDER UKRAINE TO BE CIVIL WAR BUT THIS OTHER LOTS, WILL BE NUCLEAR IF IT EVER COMES TO IT.
Ok. Only Russia has nukes..? Grow up man!
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by Emu4life(m): 2:58pm On Mar 21, 2025
Expect Tit for Tat
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by tammie24: 2:58pm On Mar 21, 2025
😁

Na so Germany go dey find trouble
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by bigpicture001: 2:59pm On Mar 21, 2025
Quelme:
E sure me say Germany will be dealt with appropriately.

Bunch of lily livered coalition of the weaklings. 😂
The worst Russia can do is to arrest a German tourist and name him or her a spy ND place 50years jail sentence non them unless Germany release the ship.. that the worst they can do...

But EU citizens don't have sense.. stop going to Russia .. just stop... Russia will continue by o arrst them and use them as leverage for exchange of what they want back...
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by treatise: 3:00pm On Mar 21, 2025
Ikaeniyan0:
Germany does not have the right to seize it
Says who?
Re: Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker. by seunny4lif(m):
No other media outlet has carried this news oooh not even DW which the German government owns
The news is not on BBC, CNN and AJ News and the fact those are anti-Russia stations.
Do you think Germany has the balls to seize Russia-owned ships on international water? Not even the USA will try that

This is the real news
A tugboat has stopped a tanker carrying around 99,000 metric tons of oil from Russia from drifting out of control off Germany's Baltic Sea coast near the island of Ruegen, emergency services said on Friday.
The 274-metre (899-foot) Panama-flagged tanker, called Eventin, and travelling from Russia to Egypt, had been drifting slowly and unable to manoeuvre since earlier on Friday, Germany's Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said.
A tugboat was holding it in position and others were en route, CCME said, adding it was evaluating next steps. Evacuation of the 24-member crew was not necessary, it said.
"Russia endangers our European security not only with its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine but also through severed cables ... disinformation campaigns, GPS jammers, and, indeed, with decrepit oil tankers," Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement.
"With the unscrupulous use of a fleet of rusting tankers, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin not only circumvents sanctions but also deliberately accepts the risk of halting tourism in the Baltic Sea region."
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