The Kremlin explained the Russian frigate's escort of tankers in the English Channel.

On April 9, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, responding to a question about the Russian frigate escorting tankers in the English Channel, said that Russia had the right to take measures to protect its economic interests after cases when they were damaged.

"We have witnessed repeated cases of piracy in international waters. These cases of piracy were detrimental to the economic interests of the Russian Federation. The Russian Federation considers itself entitled and will definitely take measures to protect its interests," he stressed.

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