European Union naval mission boards alleged Russian shadow fleet vessel in Mediterranean
ItalyWhat to know
- The MV Sun, understood to be flying a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Italian military forces off Italy yesterday.S1
- Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week.S2
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European Union naval mission boards alleged Russian shadow fleet vessel in Mediterranean
The MV Sun, understood to be flying a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Italian military forces off Italy yesterday.
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Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week.
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Published Aug 31, 2026
What to know
- The MV Sun, understood to be flying a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Italian military forces off Italy yesterday.S1
- Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week.S2
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