alt Hacker NewsRegardless of what specific rules could be set you have to consider rules of engagement and potential escalation. What happens if a Russian merchant vessel (either legitimately flagged or shadow fleet) refuses to cooperate? Do you use force to stop them? What if they're being escorted by a Russian warship or combat aircraft?
You put mines and wait. We need to stop with “what if escalation” mantra when it was always Russians escalating.