Putin To SEIZE British Ships As Russia Vows Retaliation For Attacks At Sea | WATCH

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to Britain and Europe, threatening retaliation if Russian-linked vessels continue to be seized or restricted. Speaking during major Russian Pacific Fleet exercises near Sakhalin, Putin accused Britain and European nations of “piracy and robbery” over actions against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. He warned that Moscow could respond “in kind” and suggested retaliation could take place wherever Russia considers necessary. The warning comes as the UK and EU intensify efforts against Russia’s shadow fleet, a network of aging oil tankers accused of helping Moscow evade Western sanctions and continue oil exports. Russian Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Viktor Liina also claimed Russian forces could inspect and detain vessels belonging to “unfriendly states,” specifically mentioning British and French commercial shipping. No confirmed Russian seizure of a British commercial ship has followed Putin’s latest warning. However, the

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