Russia is ready to use its naval forces to protect its ships from being seized by Western countries.
Moreover, Russia may respond to such actions that have already taken place, with measures against shipping in Europe.
This was stated by Nikolay Patrushev, an aide to President Vladimir Putin.
This comes just one day after France grabbed a vessel allegedly carrying Russian oil, fined the Captain several million dollars and held the ship until the "fine" was paid - but France grabbed the ship in INTERNATIONAL waters! Not French jurisdiction.
