Categories Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant? Post author By wawiimuy Post date August 12, 2026 Listen to this article ← RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: US Vice President JD Vance reportedly asked President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt Ukrainian strikes on tankers in the Black Sea, the Financial Times reports. The White House was allegedly concerned the attacks could further destabilize oil markets and hurt US companies, including through strikes involving vessels carrying Kazakh oil to Russia’s Novorossiysk port. Zelensky reportedly agreed to stop attacks on CPC infrastructure and non-Russian ships unless they are under Ukrainian sanctions or carrying Russian oil or other Russian cargo. Photo: Ukraine’s presidential office → RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇷🇺 Putin is warning that Russia will respond in kind if Europe tries to seize its merchant ships. He called the European proposal to seize Russian vessels and sell the cargo piracy and robbery, and said Moscow would hit back if it goes ahead. “If this is 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 wherever we deem it expedient. Anywhere.” Writer: Julie