Putin Warns of Broad Retaliation If Europe Seizes Russian Ships

Putin warned Moscow would retaliate if Europe seizes Russian ships or their cargo, denouncing the moves as piracy; the EU has added a mechanism to confiscate Russian oil on vessels tied to sanctions evasion, and Russia says it will respond even beyond its own waters. The report also notes recent detentions of Russian-oil tankers by EU/UK and outlines maritime traffic in the Asia-Pacific.