"An oil tanker detained by the French Navy while sailing from Russia in what President Vladimir Putin denounced as an “act of piracy” has resumed its journey, according to maritime tracking data. According to MarineTraffic, the Benin-flagged ‘Boracay’ is now crossing the Bay of Biscay on its way to the Suez Canal after apparently being released on Thursday evening.
Putin further suggested that President Emmanuel Macron was exploiting anti-Russian rhetoric to distract from domestic issues. The French leader is seeking “to provoke us into some actions and then tell the French: ‘Rally around me, I’ll lead you to victory’. Like Napoleon,” Putin explained.
Macron linked the tanker to sightings of mystery drones over Denmark, noting that its voyage from the Russian port of Primorsk took it past the Nordic country. Putin rejected the allegation, asserting that the vessel could not be transporting military cargo.
Brightly lit drones have been reported recently over sensitive sites in Denmark, Germany, and Norway."
2) RT, 3 Oct, 2025:
"Three Germans have been arrested in Norway for allegedly launching a drone in a prohibited zone around an airport, Bild has reported."
I think that's the most straightforward response. First threaten to seize these if the tanker isn't let go. I believe France will do that, but without the press present. Let it die out. Noone's any the wiser.
Otherwise a same amount will be forfeited in a "completely legal court case" from any France company still having assets in Russia.
I always enjoy your posts, N01. Insightful and to the point. Many thanks!
1) RT, 3 Oct, 2025:
"An oil tanker detained by the French Navy while sailing from Russia in what President Vladimir Putin denounced as an “act of piracy” has resumed its journey, according to maritime tracking data. According to MarineTraffic, the Benin-flagged ‘Boracay’ is now crossing the Bay of Biscay on its way to the Suez Canal after apparently being released on Thursday evening.
Putin further suggested that President Emmanuel Macron was exploiting anti-Russian rhetoric to distract from domestic issues. The French leader is seeking “to provoke us into some actions and then tell the French: ‘Rally around me, I’ll lead you to victory’. Like Napoleon,” Putin explained.
Macron linked the tanker to sightings of mystery drones over Denmark, noting that its voyage from the Russian port of Primorsk took it past the Nordic country. Putin rejected the allegation, asserting that the vessel could not be transporting military cargo.
Brightly lit drones have been reported recently over sensitive sites in Denmark, Germany, and Norway."
2) RT, 3 Oct, 2025:
"Three Germans have been arrested in Norway for allegedly launching a drone in a prohibited zone around an airport, Bild has reported."
Yes indeed: https://substack.com/@no01/note/c-162474337?r=17w5dj&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
It will be instructive if Russia doesn't respond to the act of piracy with the confiscation of the French energy assets.
Just how fake is the current situation or at least, how deep goes the collusion behind the scenes... 🧐🤔🐸
I think that's the most straightforward response. First threaten to seize these if the tanker isn't let go. I believe France will do that, but without the press present. Let it die out. Noone's any the wiser.
Otherwise a same amount will be forfeited in a "completely legal court case" from any France company still having assets in Russia.
My 2ct.
Yup. Retaliation in kind is always fair. Something I wish to see the EU learn good and hard.