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France releases Russian captain of detained Moscow-linked tanker
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France releases Russian captain of detained Moscow-linked tanker

Le Monde (English) · Jun 4, 2026, 10:33 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The Tagor, which the French navy detained on Sunday on suspicion of flying a false flag, will remain inside the Douarnenez Bay in Brittany, prosecutors said.

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