"If diplomatic or legal instruments fail, the safety of Russian shipping will be ensured by our Navy. Hot people in London or Brussels request to realize this clearly" “He said.Patruszew stressed that Russia is implementing an extended program of modernisation of the Navy, including the improvement and deployment of unmanned systems while improving naval tactics.Moscow, however, does not intend to engage in ‘marine arms race“ He added.Western countries introduced naval restrictions for Russia in 2022 due to the conflict in Ukraine and imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian ships for alleged circumvention of the oil price cap.
Russian ships have besides encountered serious barriers to access to EU ports, insurers and financial institutions.The British Navy has been tracking Russian ships passing its waters for months, citing concerns about the perceived threat to national safety and maritime infrastructure.Sea tensions have besides intensified in fresh months after respective cracks of underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
Although there was speculation about Russia's alleged involvement, Western officials did not supply any evidence.
The Kremlin rejected these speculations as ‘absurable’.NATO increased its military presence in the Baltic Sea in consequence to allegations of sabotage, which prompted Russia to issue a informing that it would respond appropriately to any ‘infringements’ from the side of the block ships.
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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616084-eu-uk-russia-naval-blockade/
