Putin threatens retaliation for vessel seizures

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliatory action against Western countries, particularly France and the UK, for seizing Russian commercial vessels, characterizing the seizures as illegal piracy and stating Russia could respond in any area deemed necessary.

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