Putin Threatens Retaliation After Tanker Attacks

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Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to block Ukraine’s access to the sea in response to recent drone attacks in the Black Sea against vessels transporting Russian oil.

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Military Conflict, Oil Supply, Oil Tankers
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