VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-03
“If the attacks on [Russian] tankers continue, we will consider taking retaliatory measures against ships from countries assisting Ukraine,”
Vladimir Putin · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Putin said in December that if attacks on Russian tankers continue, Russia will consider retaliatory measures against ships from countries assisting Ukraine.
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