Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic as NATO expands its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, warning that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian trade vessels.Putin also accused European Union countries of piracy over the seizure of Russian trade vessels, according to IFX. He said Russia would respond in kind if Western countries moved to seize Russian commercial ships, TASS reported.Putin said NATO was infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region, while separately warning of rising tensions in the Arctic.(More to come)
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.
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