The tanker's Russian captain and its 20-strong crew were ordered to remain on board.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for the modernization of European legislation to enable not only the detention but also the confiscation of tankers transporting Russian oil, targeting the 'shadow fleet'.

Belgian authorities have seized a Russian tanker suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet', indicating ongoing international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.

Belgian forces have seized a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea.

Belgium has boarded a Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel, marking a first for the country.

A suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, the GRINCH, was allowed to depart France after its owners paid a fine, raising concerns about sanctions evasion.

Belgium has seized the tanker Etera, which is on the European Union's sanctions list and is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', a move Moscow has denounced as 'piracy'.

Belgium's special forces, assisted by France, boarded and seized an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' used to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

The UK and its European allies are reportedly exploring options to seize ships belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' as part of ongoing measures.