Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Mr. Putin added that the Russian response wouldn't necessarily come in the waters where the Russian ships were seized, noting that Moscow could retaliate “in any area where we see it as necessary and appropriate,” including in the Pacific
· 8/12/2026, 4:33:55 PM· 2 min read

Mr. Putin added that the Russian response wouldn't necessarily come in the waters where the Russian ships were seized, noting that Moscow could retaliate “in any area where we see it as necessary and appropriate,” including in the Pacific
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