Putin says Russia will start seizing EU vessels if bloc goes after Russian ships

3 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since August 12, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Russia · EU

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05:00 AM 1 source: Reuters
Putin says Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels
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07:00 AM 3 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera, Reuters
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10:00 AM 3 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera, Reuters
Putin says Russia will start seizing EU vessels if bloc goes after Russian ships