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Dutch Authorities Seize Russia-Bound Vessel in Rotterdam Over Suspected Sanctions Violations

Customs and maritime enforcement officials at the Port of Rotterdam detained a cargo ship carrying industrial machinery destined for Russia, opening a formal investigation into alleged breaches of international trade sanctions.
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