Putin Vows Mirrored Response to Western Seizure of Russian Merchant Ships

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If Western countries start seizing Russian merchant ships, Russia will respond in kind, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during Pacific Fleet exercises.

"If this begins to be implemented in practice, we will be forced to respond symmetrically," Putin stated.

He clarified that this response would not necessarily take place in the same waters where Russian ships are targeted, "but rather where we ourselves deem it necessary and appropriate." According to Putin, this could happen anywhere, including within the area of responsibility of the Pacific Fleet.