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Monday, Jun 15, 2026

European Union Expands Naval Operation IRINI to Target Suspected Russian Oil Sanctions Evasion

The European Union has expanded the mandate of Operation IRINI in the Mediterranean, authorizing naval inspections of foreign-flagged vessels suspected of facilitating Russian oil exports in an effort to strengthen sanctions enforcement.
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