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EU force boards Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean Sea

The sanctioned vessel was intercepted in international waters west of Pantelleria, an island between Sicily and Tunisia. Initially, the ship's captain did not cooperate when asked to provide the requested documentation, Italy's Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine war latest: Russia rains ballistic missiles on Kyiv as Ukrainian drones hit refineries, warehouses, airfields, ships

Key developments on Aug. 1-2: * Russian oil refinery, airbase, Wildberries warehouse reportedly struck by Ukrainian forces * Ukraine sinks sanctioned Russian ship in Black Sea, Zelensky says * Ukraine strikes 3 oil refineries, 4 radar systems deep inside Russia, SBU says * 'Putin has to be stopped' — 9 killed, dozens injured in Kyiv as Russia launches 2nd major attack on Ukraine in 48 hours Ukrainian forces struck a Russian air base in Engels and an oil refinery in Saratov Oblast overnight

About Cossacks

Cossacks were semi-nomadic military groups that emerged in the 15th century across the steppes of what is now Ukraine. The Cossack Hetmanate existed as an independent state from 1648 to 1764, before Russian imperial authorities abolished Cossack autonomy and suppressed their cultural identity. Modern Ukraine recognizes Cossack heritage as a foundational element of national identity and resistance against foreign domination.

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