# Putin threatens to seize European ships

https://mins.news/en/item/20259

- France 24, 2026-08-12 13:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/putin-threatens-to-seize-european-ships

> Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking from aboard a Russian warship, he characterized the measures directed at Russia as piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle provided further insight into the threat and its framing.

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