Moscow says it knows where Western ships sail as Putin threatens to seize vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned potential European seizures of Russian vessels as "piracy and plunder," threatening reciprocal retaliation across various waters if such activity continues. The warning was issued against Europe's intensified efforts to disrupt Russia's maritime oil trade through sanctions and naval boardings, which involve the shadow fleet. In response, the Pacific Fleet confirmed that Russia has conducted a detailed analysis of maritime traffic and knows the routes and cargo of Western commercial ships.