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Vladimir Putin orders response to ship seizures, promises navy boost

President Vladimir Putin addressed Russian Navy Day in St. Petersburg, meeting navy commander Aleksandr Moiseyev and fleet leaders. He ordered a decisive response to any attempts to seize Russian vessels, describing such actions as piracy and saying they would be countered under international law.

Putin emphasized the navy’s strategic importance, noting its role in Russia’s nuclear deterrent and pledging continued modernization with new warships, submarines and advanced weapons. He highlighted the development of a new class of nuclear‑powered icebreakers, including the "Leader" vessel capable of breaking several metres of ice, and reiterated that Russia remains the only country with a comparable fleet. The president also mentioned the hypersonic Tsirkon missile, noting its over‑1,000 km range and Mach‑10 speed, and said few nations possess such weapons. Finally, he warned that threats to the Kaliningrad region would be met with all available means.

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Aleksandr Moiseyev · Alexander Moiseyev · Kaliningrad region · Leader icebreaker · Northern Fleet · Northern Fleet unmanned systems squadron · Russian Navy · Russian icebreaker fleet · Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet · St. Petersburg · Tsirkon hypersonic missile · Tsirkon missile

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