Trial of Oil Tanker Captain Sparks Tensions Between Russia and France

The captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet' is set to face trial in France for failing to cooperate with authorities. President Macron condemned the vessel's seizure as piracy, while President Putin labeled the detention as an act of piracy, escalating tensions between Russia and Europe. The trial, scheduled for February, reflects the ongoing geopolitical struggles and complexities of maritime law amid the war in Ukraine.