Greece Seizes Russian Oil Tanker With 19 Crew Members: Report

Greece Seizes Russian Oil Tanker With 19 Crew Members: Report
The seized Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas is seen anchored off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, on April 19, 2022. Vassilis Triandafyllou/Reuters
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Greek authorities have seized a Russian oil tanker near Karystos, a small coastal town on the island of Euboea in the Aegean Sea, according to officials. The seizure is part of the EU’s new sanctions imposed against Moscow.

“It has been seized as part of EU sanctions,” a Greek shipping ministry official said.

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