Putin ally threatens 'European dogs' in leaked texts: 'Russia has the right to attack'

Leaked Telegram texts between former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President Vladimir Putin showed the pair discussing attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking aboard a Russian warship, Putin described the measures targeting Russia as an act of piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle shares further insights.

Several European companies have intercepted ships carrying Russian oil in contravention of European sanctions targeting the vital revenue source.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond in kind to the seizure of Russian vessels by European Union countries, speaking during a visit to Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Vladimir Putin today dramatically threatened to seize British ships in the Pacific.

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'.