The Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, has entered Libyan search and rescue waters, entering international waters. The most significant risk is the potential release of gas, although no leaks have been detected so far. The vessel has been adrift in the Mediterranean for two weeks and is believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet" used to evade sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. Italy's civil protection agency stated that any intervention on the tanker would now fall under Libyan authority due to its rough location.