Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker 'Eventin' Off Rügen

The tanker carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil is under German control as authorities plan its offloading and evaluate further actions.

The tanker 'Eventin,' part of Russia's shadow fleet, was confiscated by German authorities under an EU sanctions enforcement order.
The ship, stranded near Rügen since January due to mechanical failure, was carrying crude oil valued at approximately 40 million euros.
German officials are planning the safe offloading of the oil and determining next steps for the aging tanker, which poses environmental risks.
The German Finance Ministry has stated that the confiscation process is ongoing and has not yet been finalized legally.
Germany's actions are seen as a strong geopolitical signal to Russia, emphasizing intolerance for sanctioned oil transit through the Baltic Sea.