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Jason Jay Smart: Putin Is Furious! Russia Panics Over Tanker Crisis! - Alex from Ukraine and Jason Jay Smart
In this explosive interview on Alex From Ukraine, political analyst, PhD, and Kyiv-based national security strategist Jason Jay Smart dismantles some of the most persistent myths surrounding Russia’s power, economy, and war strategy. From the collapse of the “shadow fleet” and the illusion of Kremlin protection at sea, to the silent revolt of insurers and middlemen turning Moscow’s own vessels into liabilities, we explore how Russia is being defeated not only on the battlefield, but by cold mathematics and market forces. Is Venezuela a warning sign for Putin personally? And is the Russian leader approaching an impossible choice between defending the front or protecting the Kremlin itself?