Putin Orders Russian Navy to Respond Decisively to Detention of Russian Tankers

Putin Orders Russian Navy to Respond Decisively to Detention of Russian Tankers

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian Navy to respond decisively to the detention of Russian tankers. Putin instructed the command of the Russian Navy to respond “resolutely” to attempts by Western countries to detain Russian tankers. He made this statement during a meeting with the commanders of the Russian Navy. Putin emphasized that the Russian military must act within the bounds of international maritime law, but “resolutely,” as in the fight against piracy. His statement came amid rising tensions between Russia and Western countries over the detention of Russian tankers.