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- Belgium imposed a €10 million bail on Russian oil tanker Ethera, detained on March 1 in a joint operation with France.
- The vessel linked to Russia's shadow fleet will remain in port until bail is paid and compliance with maritime regulations is confirmed.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European lawmakers to strengthen vessel-inspection and confiscation legislation.
- Inspectors found 45 violations on Ethera, under EU and U.S. sanctions since 2025.
