Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa Belgium's decisive decision to seize a tanker from Russia's shadow fleet last night. This particular vessel has long been under US, EU, and UK sanctions, but nonetheless continued to illegally transport Russian oil using a false flag and forged documents. We welcome this strong action against Moscow’s floating purse and thank France for supporting the operation. It is also important to modernize European legislation so that tankers carrying Russian oil are not just stopped but seized, with their oil repurposed for Europe's security. We must be resolute. Russia operates like a mafia organization, and the response must match that reality. If they reject the rules for the sake of war, the rules must foresee a clear and firm answer. Repost Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever I congratulate our armed forces on their professional and decisive conduct during tonight’s successful operation, and thank our French partners for providing essential support. Belgium will uphold international maritime law and the security of its territorial waters. 4:48 PM · Feb 28, 2026 ·
#OperationBlueIntruder “was carried out alongside Belgium's G-7, Nordic and Baltic partners and in coordination with France.” IOW, NATO :)
Zelensky: “We welcome this strong action against Moscow’s floating purse and thank France for supporting the operation.”
