According to Agence France-Presse, citing French security sources, the Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Boracay — seized by authorities in France last September — had two Russian security personnel on board.

The presence of the men, one of whom reportedly had prior ties to the Wagner Group, was intended to protect the vessel and ensure the captain strictly followed instructions aligned with Russia’s interests.

The two individuals, identified as Aleksander T., 34, and Maksim D., 40, were ultimately allowed to remain with the ship — now renamed Phoenix — as it sailed to Rizhao, China, where it is currently docked. 

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