Against the backdrop of new revelations about Standart’s covert activities, a third official warning was issued to Kombat-Tour. Below is a document setting out the facts that both French and Russian readers should be aware of.
Archives de l’étiquette : Frigate Shtandart
The ‘Shtandart’ and European sanctions: second formal warning for Kombat-Tour
On 26 November 2025, a second formal warning was issued to the Russian agency Kombat-Tour concerning its planned cruise aboard the frigate Shtandart in Brittany. An article in Le Télégramme points out that the ship remains banned from European ports due to EU sanctions and French and European court rulings. Continuing with this project would expose the Russian agency to serious legal, commercial and geopolitical risks.
Kombat Tour – Legal risks related to voyages aboard the frigate « Shtandart » within European waters
The Kombat-Tour company, based in Smolensk (Russia), which is promoting “Family cruise” aboard the frigate Shtandart along the Breton coast, has been formally warned of the existing bans affecting this operation. It has also been informed of the risk that its clients may be unable to embark or disembark, and may even be detained by law enforcement authorities.
Чотирнадцять перемог колективу «Ні Штандарту в Європі» у 2024 році
Французькій правовій державі знадобилося два роки, щоб вжити заходів проти скандалу зі «Штандартом», який порушує санкції ЄС завдяки потужності російських мереж впливу. І це завдяки іспанському прикладу, а саме невеликій жменьці професійних журналістів та заклику до порядку з боку Європейської Ради. Завдяки їм 2024 рік став роком 14 прекрасних перемог.
The 14 victories of the “No Shtandart In Europe” collective in 2024
It took two years for the French rule of law in to take action against the Shtandart scandal, which violates EU sanctions because of the power of Russian networks of influence. We owe this to the Spanish example, to a small handful of professional journalists and to a call to order from the European Council. Thanks to them, 2024 will have been the year of 14 great victories.
Las 14 victorias del colectivo «No Shtandart In Europe» en 2024
Tuvieron que pasar dos años para que el Estado de Derecho en Francia tomara medidas contra el escándalo Shtandart, que violaba las sanciones de la UE debido al poder de las redes de influencia rusas. Se lo debemos al ejemplo español, a un pequeño puñado de periodistas profesionales y a una llamada al orden del Consejo Europeo. Gracias a ellos, 2024 habrá sido el año de 14 grandes victorias.
Les 14 victoires du collectif « No Shtandart In Europe » au cours de l’année 2024
Il aura fallu deux ans pour que l’État de droit, en France, se mette en marche contre le scandale du navire Shtandart violant les sanctions UE, tant y sont puissants les réseaux d’influence russes. Nous le devons à l’exemple espagnol, à une petite poignée de journalistes professionnels ainsi qu’à un rappel à l’ordre du Conseil européen. Grâce à eux, l’année 2024 aura été celle de 14 très belles victoires.
« Rouen Armada 2023 – Freedom Sails »: a reminder of European sanctions against Russian ships, including against the frigate « Shtandart »
European sanctions prohibit all Russian ships from entering French ports. A second letter was sent to the organizers of « Rouen Armada 2023 – Freedom Sails » (L’Armada Rouen 2023 – Les Voiles de la Liberté). They are reminded of the risks, in particular criminal, to which they are exposed when using the services of the Russian frigate « Standart ».
« Gulf of Morbihan Week »: a reminder of European sanctions against Russian ships, including against the frigate « Standart »
European sanctions prohibit all Russian ships from entering French ports. A second letter was sent to the organizers of « Gulf of Morbihan Week ». They are reminded of the risks, in particular criminal, to which they are exposed when using the services of the Russian frigate « Standart ».
The "Shtandart" In Europe 