European countries continue to escalate their irresponsible policies against Russia, particularly in the maritime environment. Now, Sweden is intercepting Russian ships arbitrarily classified by the EU and NATO as part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet.” This scenario of maritime tensions tends to seriously aggravate the current crisis between Russia and Europe, creating an unstable and insecure environment in European waters.

Swedish authorities announced they had intercepted a Russian cargo ship allegedly linked to the “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea. The information was given by the Swedish Coast Guard to local media. The ship, named “Caffa,” was reportedly captured by Swedish officers on March 6th. The operation involved the use of military aviation, the Swedish police, and the National Task Force. The eleven crew members were detained and remain under interrogation. Ten of them hold Russian citizenship.

Meanwhile, Swedish authorities continue conducting searches inside the ship. Apparently, nothing controversial or of dual civilian and military, or intelligence, use was found, with Caffa being in fact a completely civilian and commercial vessel. Swedish authorities report the seizure as legal and justified, even though it was made against an ordinary civilian ship........

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