BREAKING NEWS! Russia SEIZES US Oil Fleet — The Twist Nobody Saw Coming | John Mearsheimer

Russia has just carried out one of the boldest geopolitical moves in modern history — seizing an entire fleet of US-operated oil tankers across the Black Sea, Baltic, and Arctic waters. Over $3 billion in American energy assets and $800 million worth of crude and LNG cargo have now been taken into Russian custody — with more than 300 crew members detained, including 78 US citizens.

In this video, we break down the real reason behind this shocking escalation — and why experts like John Mearsheimer say this moment could reshape global maritime law, energy security, and great-power competition for the next decade.

This was NOT random. Russia claims the seizures are a legal response to US naval interdictions and the deadly collision involving the tanker “Pacific Endeavor.” Washington calls it aggression. Moscow calls it law enforcement. The truth lies in the deeper power struggle over sanctions, energy control, and freedom of navigation.

We’ll unpack:
• How the tanker seizures were planned and executed
• Why Russia believes sanctions enforcement is “economic warfare”
• How this crisis threatens global shipping & insurance markets
• The risk of copy-cat seizures by other powers
• What this means for NATO, China, India & European energy security
• Whether this moment marks the end of the US-led maritime order

This is geopolitics at a breaking point. Watch till the end for the realist analysis you won’t hear on mainstream news — and what comes next if neither side backs down.

👉 Do you think the US should retaliate — or de-escalate? Tell me in the comments.

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