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TexasTowelie

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 03:37 AM Thursday

The U.S. Just Seized a Russian Flagged Tanker--Because It Can, and Moscow Can't Stop It - William Spaniel [View all]



This morning, the United States captured two tankers, one off the coast of Venezuela and a Russian-flagged one in the North Atlantic. We explore the complicated story of the Russian-affiliated ship, what everything from the last few days says about the "spheres of influence" that Russia, China, and the United States have allegedly formed, and what the United States' next play is with Venezuelan oil.

0:00 Two Tankers Captured
0:43 Intrigue Behind the Two Tankers
4:08 The "Spheres of Influence" Conspiracy
6:35 The Oil Blockade's Next Steps
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