Russia is Absolutely PANICKING About Venezuela Right Now

Paul J. Warburg 14 min

The US takeover of Venezuela is devastating to Russia. The world is moving more towards freedom in places that a lot of people took for granted would never be free again.

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Chapters

  1. 0:00

    The US Takeover of Venezuela

    The event is devastating to Russia.

  2. 2:38

    Russia's Shadow Fleet and Sanctions

    Venezuela is irreplaceable for Russia's shadow fleet. Russia is losing credibility and support from strategic partners.

  3. 12:01

    Global Implications

    The world is moving more towards freedom.

Key points

  • 0:00

    The US takeover of Venezuela is devastating to Russia.

  • 0:00

    Russia and China were the most vocal protesters against the US action in Venezuela.

  • 0:00

    The US successfully achieved what Russia tried to achieve in Ukraine by toppling a regime.

  • 0:00

    Russia is losing international strategic partners due to its war in Ukraine.

  • 2:38

    Venezuela is irreplaceable for Russia's shadow fleet operations.

  • 2:38

    Russia uses Venezuelan oil to mix with its own to circumvent sanctions.

  • 5:13

    The collapse of Venezuela will reduce Russia's ability to generate profits.

  • 5:13

    Russia is running a massive budget deficit due to reduced oil and gas revenue.

  • 8:36

    Russia is being undermined on the global stage by failing to uphold promises.

  • 12:01

    Russia's weakening position is leading to a move towards freedom globally.

Who and where

People · 1

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    Bashar al-Assad 1

    Syrian convicted fugitive and former President of Syria from 2000 to 2024

    Photo 1

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