Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels
Summary
President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia will seize European ships if Europe takes more Russian vessels as part of sanctions. He made this statement during a Russian navy drill near the Pacific island of Sakhalin, saying Russia is ready to respond with similar actions.Key Facts
- Putin threatened to seize European ships if Europe continues to take Russian vessels carrying cargo.
- The warning came from a Russian naval drill near Sakhalin island in the Pacific.
- Recent European sanctions allow shipping companies to seize Russian oil and cargo from ships.
- Putin called the European seizures “piracy and robbery” and said Russia would respond in kind.
- Russia’s Ministry of Defence and Pacific Fleet have been instructed to carry out retaliations if needed.
- Putin accused NATO of expanding into the Asia Pacific and increasing tensions in the Arctic.
- Russia’s naval exercises come just before joint US-South Korean military drills amid regional tensions.
- Ukraine has accused Russia of using North Korean missiles and receiving military support from North Korea.
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