Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships
Summary
A Russian official, Nikolai Patrushev, stated that Russia's navy might act to prevent Western countries from seizing Russian ships as part of sanctions. This comes amid tensions with Western nations, especially around shipping routes affected by sanctions on Russian oil due to its activities in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Nikolai Patrushev is a senior Kremlin official and a close ally of President Putin.
- Patrushev criticized Western countries, naming the UK, France, and Baltic states, for seizing Russian ships.
- Russia plans to use its navy to ensure its ships can transport oil, grain, and fertilizer.
- Patrushev accused Western nations of engaging in "piracy-like" actions on Russian shipping.
- The article mentions several incidents where Western countries seized Russian-affiliated ships.
- France recently released a Russian-linked oil tanker, the Grinch, after a fine was paid.
- Russia claims these ship seizures violate international maritime law.
- Russia believes NATO might try to block the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, raising tensions further.
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