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Putin Threatens Strikes on Ships Aiding Ukraine Amid Escalation

12/4/2025

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Putin Warns Strikes

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, warned of potential strikes against ships from countries aiding Ukraine if attacks on Russian tankers continue.
He labeled Ukrainian military actions as piracy and noted a recent surge in such attacks.
The escalation includes damage to oil refineries and a key sea terminal in Ukraine.
Some ship managers have halted operations in Russia, raising concerns about higher transportation costs for Russian commodities.

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Erdogan Condemns Attacks

The attack on the Russian-flagged tanker Midvolga-2 occurred off the Turkish coast, the third in a week.
The Midvolga-2 carried sunflower oil to Georgia and reported an attack about 130 km from land.
The crew remained unharmed and the vessel continued toward Sinop port.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks.
Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian vessels to disrupt exports, and Russia labeled these actions as acts of terrorism.

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Putin Warns Strikes

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, warned of potential strikes against ships from countries aiding Ukraine if attacks on Russian tankers continue.
He labeled Ukrainian military actions as piracy and noted a recent surge in such attacks.
The escalation includes damage to oil refineries and a key sea terminal in Ukraine.
Some ship managers have halted operations in Russia, raising concerns about higher transportation costs for Russian commodities.

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