Ukraine–Russia

Business FM reports a Russian warning over a proposed EU naval mission in the Black Sea

This version is a correction.

DECISIONS AND STATEMENTS
Location
Russia: statement on a proposed Black Sea naval mission
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Business FM, citing an Izvestia interview, reported Russian Foreign Ministry official Vladislav Maslennikov warning that a proposed EU naval operation in the Black Sea could escalate regional tensions. He argued that the initiative sought to supply Ukraine by sea, assigned responsibility for possible incidents to its promoters and said Russia was ready to respond symmetrically.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: В МИД предупредили о риске эскалации в Черноморском регионе

The report remains attributed to the cited authority or newsroom; independent confirmation is not established.