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News18 English03/12/2025

Putin threatens to cut off Ukraine from sea after Kyiv's drone strikes on Russian tankers

  • Putin threatens to cut off Ukraine from the sea after underwater drone strike on Russian tankers.
  • Putin labels Ukrainian attacks on tankers in the Black Sea as "piracy" and vows retaliatory measures.
  • Russia plans to expand strikes on Ukrainian ports and ships entering those ports.
  • Ukrainian underwater drones critically damaged two Russian tankers in a joint operation.
  • Russia uses tankers under different flags to ship oil despite sanctions.

Why it matters: Putin’s threat to cut off Ukraine from the sea may escalate Black Sea conflict and disrupt oil trade.

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