Putin warns European nations against blocking ship movement in Baltic Sea

2026-10-30

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned European nations not to restrict vessel movement in the Baltic Sea, stating that conflict with Russia could prove costly.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations against blocking ship movement in the Baltic Sea.

Putin stated that confrontation with Russia could prove costly and lead to conditions similar to the Strait of Hormuz.

He defended his phone calls with the leaders of Finland and Norway regarding bilateral ties.