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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 27 points 3 days ago (9 children)

I think the proper way to handle the Chinese/Russian shadow fleet would be to sink them as soon as possible.

If they don't register on AIS and don't respond when called on radio first time, just send a torpedo without any further warning.

See who responds afterwards, and if they don't, just wait and see how many more they want sunken.

There's little point in arresting them just to listen to their lies. If they had any legitimate reason to sail around there, they'd have answered the call the first time.

[–] Limerance@piefed.social 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That’s a violation of international maritime law.

If you want to enact a full naval blockade of a country, then that’s an act of war.

Starting a direct war against Russia is what Europe has tried to avoid.

[–] Insekticus@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago

Doesn't look like they can avoid it for much longer - global tensions are rising fast, and they all understand the principle of "striking while the iron is hot"

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