"We will respond with great force" – Putin's right hand man is concerned about Finland's project
Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to Russian President Putin, threatens to use the Russian Navy in the Baltic Sea in response to perceived Western threats to Russia's maritime trade.
ISW assesses Putin's advisor's special comment on Finland
Nikolai Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warns of potential naval responses to the Western interception of Russian vessels, specifically mentioning Finland's NATO involvement in the Baltic Sea.
Direct threats from Russia regarding 'Western piracy': 'If the situation cannot be resolved peacefully, the navy will act to eliminate it'
Nikolai Patrushev, head of the Russian Maritime Council, has threatened military action to protect Russian vessels from European seizures, labeling this as 'Western piracy.'
Russia Threatens to Use Naval Forces Against Europe
A former FSB director warned that the Russian Navy should be prepared to confront what he calls 'Western piracy' amid escalating tensions over maritime actions towards Europe.
BRICS needs strategic maritime cooperation – Putin aide
A Russian official emphasized the need for strategic maritime cooperation among BRICS countries to enhance security along global shipping routes amidst concerns over Western piracy.
Putin aide urges retaliation to ‘Western piracy’
A senior aide to President Putin has called for a strong military response to what he terms 'Western piracy' affecting Russia's maritime trade.