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The tanker Boracay that allegedly belongs to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, is seen 2 October 2025, off Saint-Nazaire, France's Atlantic coast.

Video. Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Updated: 12/08/2026 - 13:28 GMT+2

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'.

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