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EU Warns of Hazardous Russian Tanker in Mediterranean

3/17/2026

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Italy, France, and seven EU nations alerted the European Commission about Arctic Metagaz, adrift in the Mediterranean with hazardous cargo posing an imminent ecological threat.
The European Commission said the tanker is part of Russia's "Shadow Fleet" to evade sanctions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry acknowledged the situation and said involvement would depend on circumstances.
The vessel carries 700 metric tons of fuel and natural gas and was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian drones.

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Italy, France, and seven EU nations alerted the European Commission about Arctic Metagaz, adrift in the Mediterranean with hazardous cargo posing an imminent ecological threat.
The European Commission said the tanker is part of Russia's "Shadow Fleet" to evade sanctions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry acknowledged the situation and said involvement would depend on circumstances.
The vessel carries 700 metric tons of fuel and natural gas and was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian drones.