We will not necessarily act in the waters where raids on our ships and vessels are being planned, but wherever we ourselves consider it necessary and appropriate.
Vladimir Putin: “We will not necessarily act in the waters where raids on our ships and vessels are being planned, but wherever we…”
On the recordAugust 12, 2026
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Vladimir Putin
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Putin warning about Russia's potential response to vessel seizures.
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