Medvedev: Russia can target ships aiding adversaries
Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev affirmed that Russia has the right to attack any commercial vessel carrying goods for the enemy, especially if it flies the flags of other countries and is suspected of being affiliated with hostile nations. Medvedev's statements came after Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow’s intention to respond in kind to any attempt by a country to seize its commercial ships, including escalation anywhere, even in the Pacific Ocean. The commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet also warned of escalating military and political tensions, emphasizing that Russia has the resources and forces necessary to seize vessels belonging to unfriendly states. This comes amid recent incidents where European countries have detained oil tankers, some of which they claimed belonged to the "Russian shadow fleet." Russian officials pointed out that Britain has a long history of piracy, while France announced the detention of a oil tanker by its naval forces.
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