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Ukraine Is Shooting Fish in a Barrel || Peter Zeihan

Sep 8, 2026 · 3m

Summary

Zeihan analyzes how Ukraine has effectively dismantled Russia's shadow fleet by leveraging US intelligence and global shipping data to target non-compliant vessels. This strategy, which avoids friendly fire incidents, is poised to end Russia's status as a major oil exporter by the end of the year. The episode highlights the strategic impact on Black Sea commerce and the impending collapse of Russian export infrastructure.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Brie Protein Pasta Ukraine's targeting of Russian shadow fleet ships US pressure regarding attacks on Novorossiysk port How Ukraine identifies and spares commercial shipping Sustainability of shadow fleet and port storage limits Sponsor: Brie Protein Pasta Sponsor: Resorts World New York City
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