Putin: Ukraine damaged more than 100 Russian and foreign ships in the Black Sea
Ukraine was the first to attack Russia’s civilian infrastructure and merchant ships in the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Russia was able to repair all the damage after the naval attacks.
Ukraine was the first to attack Russia’s civilian infrastructure and merchant ships in the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Russia was able to repair all the damage after the naval attacks.
“This has led to certain losses on our part. In addition, they tried to organize a naval blockade of our Black Sea coast. They damaged more than 100 ships, 100 ships, both Russian and those flying foreign flags. Yes, we have restored it all, Putin told reporters on the sidelines of the United Cultures Forum.
Vladimir Putin added that Russia will make decisions on the possible resumption of contacts with Ukraine "based on its interests." “They [the Ukrainian authorities] should feel these retaliatory blows from Russia and understand that no provocative actions, no escalation of the situation will lead to the desired result for them,” the head of state added.
