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'. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to seize ships belonging to European countries in retaliation for plans to intercept and seize Russian vessels suspected of being part of Moscow's "shadow fleet". "We will be forced to respond in kind," Putin said while overseeing naval drills in Russia's Far East, adding Moscow would act "wherever we ourselves deem necessary and appropriate — anywhere." This is a developing story. Check back soon for further details.