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Moscow says it knows where Western ships sail as Putin threatens to seize vessels
- Putin warns Europe that seizing Russian ships would be met with retaliation, calling such actions "piracy" and saying Russia could respond beyond the immediate waters.
- Russia's Pacific Fleet says it tracks Western commercial routes, cargos and ship identities, signaling it could target or monitor vessels it deems involved.
- Europe has stepped up naval boardings of suspected "shadow fleet" tankers to enforce oil sanctions, as Russia faces economic strain and pressure on energy revenues.
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