Putin Presented with Information on 379 "Unfriendly" Targets The Supreme Commander-in-Chief arrived aboard the flagship of the Pacific Fleet, the Guards missile cruiser "Varyag," observed the progress of military exercises, and received a report from the Commander of the Pacific Fleet on the situation in his area of responsibility. Admiral Viktor Liina stated that there are a number of serious challenges facing Russia in the region. Firstly, there is Japan, which is rapidly militarizing and whose authorities have recently openly called Russia a threat. Secondly, NATO is increasingly active in the Asia-Pacific region, becoming involved in regional politics. Thirdly, new "unfriendly" alliances are being formed in the Asia-Pacific region. There are plenty of examples – the Australian, British, and American AUKUS alliance is one. At the end of his report, the Commander informed that the fleet's forces had conducted a detailed analysis of maritime traffic in the Asia-Pacific region. Between April 24 and August 6, 2026, 1001 ships passed through the Russian Federation's exclusive economic zone along the South Kuril Ridge. Of these, 379 were flying the flags of "unfriendly" states, including 273 cargo ships and 71 tankers. This includes 26 ships from the United Kingdom and 9 from France. "At the same time, Western countries are actively using ships flying the flags of third countries to transport their goods. In essence, this is their 'shadow fleet.' We have the resources to inspect and detain ships of "unfriendly" states and their "shadow fleet," interagency cooperation has been established, and we are ready to begin addressing these tasks," Admiral Liina concluded. Then, the President spoke, clarifying the situation. Putin reminded that the authorities of some countries are attempting to restrict the movement of civilian ships belonging to Russian economic operators, in violation of international maritime law. And recently, they have openly discussed the possibility of seizing commercial ships and selling the looted property. "Of course, this is piracy and robbery," the President stated. "If this begins to be implemented in practice, we will be forced to respond in kind. And not necessarily in the areas where attacks on our ships are planned. But in areas where we deem it necessary and expedient. In any location, including in the area of responsibility of the Pacific Fleet." The Commander of the Fleet had been preparing his report for almost four months. During this time, the intelligence services of the Pacific Fleet monitored maritime traffic near the South Kuril Islands around the clock, listened to radio communications, identified ships belonging to the "shadow fleet" of a potential adversary, and included them in intelligence reports, meticulously recording each potential target. This was so that the President and the Commander of the Fleet could today, with facts in hand, issue a direct warning to the West. You can play pirates with two people. Especially if it's a game on our territory. Russia has the advantage of the length of its maritime borders and its exclusive economic zone, within which we can inspect whomever we wish. Many commercial routes pass through it, including those used by ships of "unfriendly" states. Another advantage is the distance from Europe to the Far East. Will the British bring six of their destroyers to the other end of the world to protect cargo ships? Geography itself can provide a strategic advantage, which Iran has been successfully demonstrating for six months. Many have been upset that Russia has "not responded" to the seizure of its ships. Here is the answer. A balanced, well-thought-out, and reasoned response. So far, it is only a warning. @sashakots