Russian President Vladimir Putin framed a full Hormuz shutdown as a looming energy catastrophe that could choke oil flows and trigger massive price shocks, while casting Russia as a reliable long‑term supplier that stands to benefit from market turmoil. In contrast, Donald Trump has publicly vowed that Hormuz will “stay open” under U.S. naval protection, brushing off worst‑case scenarios and promising American warships will escort tankers to keep oil moving and guarantee the “free flow of energy” despite Iranian threats. Watch for details