Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia does not want a situation similar to the recent Strait of Hormuz mine incident to occur in the Baltic Sea. The statement follows a call with leaders of Norway and Finland where Putin also said Russia is prepared for war but does not want war. The Strait of Hormuz incident involved an oil tanker hitting sea mines, raising supply disruption fears.
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