# Putin warns Europe of retaliation over ship seizures 2026-08-13T13:13:14+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Moscow will seize European ships if European countries continue to intercept Russian vessels. He called the European actions 'piracy and banditry' and said Russia would be forced to respond in kind. The warning follows European plans to detain ships suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that carries oil, after fresh EU sanctions. Putin also criticised NATO for expanding into the Asia-Pacific and Arctic regions, saying the alliance is deploying weapons systems that threaten Russia. His remarks came during military exercises on Sakhalin Island, ahead of joint US-South Korea drills simulating a North Korean invasion. Tensions are high amid accusations that Russia and North Korea are deepening military ties. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Europe, NATO, Putin, Russia, sanctions, shadow fleet Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/putin-warns-europe-of-retaliation-over-ship-seizures/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/putin-warns-europe-of-retaliation-over-ship-seizures/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.