The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russian Navy Tensions Rise as Putin Threatens Seizures Amid 25% Jump in Royal Navy Monitoring

Russian Navy tensions rise as Putin threatens vessel seizures while Royal Navy monitoring of Russian activity climbs 25%.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Russia threatens retaliatory seizures of EU ships amid new sanctions push

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to seize ships belonging to European countries in retaliation for plans to sell off cargo seized from Russian "shadow fleet" vessels.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

The comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-called shadow fleet, expanding sanctions against hundreds of vessels and detaining ‌some ships and ⁠their crews ⁠for checks. Some European governments have said they are…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Ukraine’s ‘unique’ nighttime strike rattles Russia’s Black Sea base

Ukrainian forces conducted a significant nighttime operation targeting a major Russian naval base. Drones and missiles struck air defenses, piers, and port infrastructure in Novorossiysk. Russian air defenses reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russia launched numerous drones and missiles at Ukraine. These attacks caused damage and casualties…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

President Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a breach of international maritime law. Russia stated it could respond in kind in any necessary and appropriate area. Navy officials reported readiness to inspect and detain ships from unfriendly nations. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Robert Gilman: How the former US Marine was freed from Russian prison

A former US Marine imprisoned for four-and-a-half years in Russia has been freed after Russian president Vladimir Putin issued a humanitarian pardon for the American.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Putin ‘increasing ballistic missile production’ to break Ukraine’s resolve this winter

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'.

Euronews · Aug 12

Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region. He also called the seizure of Russian trade vessels by EU countries piracy, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian commercial ships.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv has made significant battlefield gains ‘exactly as planned’

Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck ‌Russia’s Novorossiysk ‌naval base with drones, ‌missiles and unmanned ‌boats

The Independent UK · Aug 12