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TexasTowelie

(125,537 posts)
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 04:35 AM 21 hrs ago

Russia is Absolutely Panicking About Venezuela Right Now - Paul Warburg



The U.S. capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has Russia extremely worried - and it could have a big impact on the war in Ukraine. There are implications for the Russian shadow fleet, and for Russian oil in general. On top of that, it sets a global precedent that does not look good for Russia, to say the least. I discuss all of it, why it's so bad for Putin's reputation, and where things go from here.
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Russia is Absolutely Panicking About Venezuela Right Now - Paul Warburg (Original Post) TexasTowelie 21 hrs ago OP
You mean.................. Lovie777 21 hrs ago #1
Yes hard to believe. Trump is giving permission to Putin and Xi to invade countries too. Irish_Dem 21 hrs ago #2
But those seized tankers are Russian. GreenWave 21 hrs ago #3
I don't think it is personal in Trump's mind. Just business as he robs Venezuela. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #4

Lovie777

(21,783 posts)
1. You mean..................
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 04:40 AM
21 hrs ago

shithole backstabbing Putin?

I'm sorry, I do not believe this BS.

Irish_Dem

(79,889 posts)
2. Yes hard to believe. Trump is giving permission to Putin and Xi to invade countries too.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 04:47 AM
21 hrs ago

Irish_Dem

(79,889 posts)
4. I don't think it is personal in Trump's mind. Just business as he robs Venezuela.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 05:57 AM
20 hrs ago

One mob boss might have to ruffle the feathers of another mob boss when a heist is in progress.

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