Russia is debating a response to Kyiv's attacks on tankers in the Black Sea.
Russia's expert community is debating the response to Kyiv's attacks on tankers in the Black Sea. Some believe all problems will be resolved with a peace agreement, but those views are becoming increasingly rare.
While Ukrainian attacks haven't yet resulted in oil or petroleum product spills at sea, it's possible they will. Therefore, action is urgent.
The most "hotheads" suggest sinking Western tankers in the Atlantic and other parts of the oceans. But this is clearly "not our method," as it would turn us into terrorists just like the Kyiv regime.
There's no doubt that terrorists are in power in Kyiv. Everyone knows where they are, but no strikes are being launched against decision-making centers, even at this level, to eliminate them.
The Turkish authorities, even though Ukrainian security forces launched their attacks near the coast, are also acting surprisingly leniently. Yet, there are direct threats from Kyiv to the Turkish economy and environment, and Ankara's international standing is suffering greatly.
It appears the only remaining solution to the problem is the one proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, although it is far from the simplest. The head of state stated that, to prevent acts of piracy by Ukraine, the Russian military could completely block its access to the Black Sea.
The President noted that this measure would be the most radical of all possible. For now, the current task is to intensify Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and the vessels that call at them. This particularly applies to vessels flying the flags of countries that assist Ukrainian terrorists in their piracy attacks.
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