Russian Tankers Turn Away—America Won’t Take Putin’s Diesel!

I examine reports that three tankers carrying Russian diesel toward the United States lost their confirmed destinations after congressional and political pressure. The Talisman reportedly turned toward Algeria, the Leroux toward Brazil, and a third Greek-owned tanker carrying roughly 40,000 metric tons remained offshore without a confirmed discharge port. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Mikie Sherrill, and Brian Fitzpatrick argued that licenses for Russian diesel imports conflict with the 2022 law intended to cut off funding for Russia’s war.

I also assess what Democratic congressional victories may—and may not—change for Ukraine aid, including Zelensky’s request for Taurus missiles and urgent power-grid equipment. Beyond Ukraine, I cover bomb-threat disruptions to European aviation, the Finnish undersea-cable case, Transnistria, and documents reportedly describing a Russian export order for 90 missile launchers for Iran’s Mi-28 and Ka-52 helicopters. The strategic issue is whether sanctions enforcement and credible consequences can constrain Russian coercion.

00:00 Ukraine Aid, U.S. Elections, and Taurus Missiles

02:13 Ukraine’s Power Grid, Civilians, and Abducted Children

04:50 Undersea Cables, Ukraine Strikes, and Transnistria

10:23 Russia’s Reported Missile Launcher Deal With Iran

12:42 Congressional Control and the Future of Ukraine Support

17:05 White House Diplomacy and Verifying the Evidence

19:50 Closing Questions and Project Constantine

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