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Ukraine-Russia war: France seizes four Russian-held cargo ships

French customs authorities so far have seized four cargo vessels as well as one luxury yacht that are linked to fortunes of Russian oligarchs mentioned in sanction lists over the Ukraine war, a French finance ministry official said on Thursday.

In total, 510 persons or entities could be subject to asset freezes in France, added the official, who spoke to journalists on the condition of anonymity.