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Putin Threatens Retaliation Against Ships Supporting Ukraine

12/3/2025

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Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, warned that Russia may target ships of countries backing Ukraine if attacks on its tanker fleet continue.
He labeled Ukraine's actions as "piracy" and signaled retaliation against vessels aiding Ukraine.
Recent weeks have seen rising attacks on Russian tankers, prompting some ship managers to halt operations in Russia.
As Ukraine strikes energy infrastructure, Putin proposed expanding Russian strikes on Ukrainian port facilities.

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Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, warned that Russia may target ships of countries backing Ukraine if attacks on its tanker fleet continue.
He labeled Ukraine's actions as "piracy" and signaled retaliation against vessels aiding Ukraine.
Recent weeks have seen rising attacks on Russian tankers, prompting some ship managers to halt operations in Russia.
As Ukraine strikes energy infrastructure, Putin proposed expanding Russian strikes on Ukrainian port facilities.