Indian Ocean
The southern Indian Ocean has emerged as a confrontation zone between Russia and the West, especially France with its overseas territories there. In Madagascar, following a mid-October military coup, new authorities are turning to Moscow to import hydrocarbons and ease the energy crisis. This openness highlights Russia's strategy to undermine French influence.
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The Spanish frigate Victoria, part of the European Atalanta operation, has freed a Maltese tanker with 24 crew members seized by Somali pirates. The incident took place 700 nautical miles from Mogadishu, with no personal injuries reported. The pirates fled following a show of force by the Spanish Navy.