Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation for Western countries' seizures of Russian commercial vessels. Putin indicated that Russia's response could occur in any area deemed necessary, including the Pacific region, escalating tensions over maritime security.

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