Russian Embassy Demands Release of Tanker Captain

Russian Embassy in Paris demands France release Tagor captain detained on 'trumped-up' charges.
French Navy intercepted Tagaron Atlantic, citing links to Russian oil trade and sanctioned status.
Moscow calls interception 'international piracy,' and Embassy demands consular access.
France and UK aim to block vessels to hinder Russia's funding of Ukraine war.
Russia rejects 'shadow fleet' label, calling oil shipments legitimate and warning of protection rights.
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