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French Authorities Seize Boracay Amid Russian Intelligence Probe

2/24/2026

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French authorities seized the Boracay in September 2025 and detained its captain and first mate.
Two Russian security agents from Moran Security Group were aboard, tasked with monitoring the crew and gathering intelligence.
The Chinese captain Zhangjie Chen is on trial for failing to comply with law enforcement orders.
The Boracay was linked to drone sightings in Denmark, raising suspicions of hybrid warfare.
The EU is finalizing sanctions against Russian oil exports to disrupt funding for the war in Ukraine.

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French authorities seized the Boracay in September 2025 and detained its captain and first mate.
Two Russian security agents from Moran Security Group were aboard, tasked with monitoring the crew and gathering intelligence.
The Chinese captain Zhangjie Chen is on trial for failing to comply with law enforcement orders.
The Boracay was linked to drone sightings in Denmark, raising suspicions of hybrid warfare.
The EU is finalizing sanctions against Russian oil exports to disrupt funding for the war in Ukraine.