RH 3.12.26 | Russia's Shifting Demands, Ukraine's Drone Defense, and Hungary's Pipeline Standoff

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive deep into the latest updates from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and beyond. RH 3.12.26 | Russia brings you all the key developments happening right now, from Russia's shifting diplomatic stance to Ukraine's continued strike capability that has Russia on the defensive.  We start by unpacking Russia's latest move: the Kremlin is rethinking its diplomatic demands after years of holding onto the 2022 Istanbul peace proposals. With Russia's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov signaling that these old proposals no longer hold weight, it looks like Russia is preparing to make new, more aggressive demands for Ukraine and NATO. Are we headed for more tension and hardball diplomacy? It sure seems like it.  But that's just the beginning. In an update to a story from the previous day, Ukraine has proven once again it's not backing down. On March 10, Ukrainian forces carried out a precision strike against Russia's critical Kremniy El missile plant in Bryansk. Using British Storm Shadow missiles, they dealt a serious blow to Russian missile production capabilities. This strike was a game-changer, and we break down what this means for the ongoing war effort.  Meanwhile, Russia's alliances with Iran continue to heat up. We dive into how these ties have deepened over the last few days, especially with reports suggesting that Russia has shared sensitive intelligence with Iran, including information on US military positions in the Middle East. It's not just about the oil — it's about the strategic power these two nations are building together and how it could shift the global balance. Can the US handle this growing partnership? And what impact will it have on the wider geopolitical landscape?  We also have updates on the ground in Ukraine, where Russia has launched continuous, albeit ineffective, attacks across Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia. These attacks have been met with staunch Ukrainian resistance, particularly in Zaporizhzhia, where Ukrainian forces have successfully pushed Russian troops back. We break down the scale of Russia's assaults and why they're struggling to get any traction.  But it's not just about Russia's failures. There's been a massive increase in drone warfare, and we touch on the ongoing aerial battle. Russia has launched over 100 drones in a single night, showing their commitment to taking the fight to the skies. With Poland's NATO airspace also under threat, things are getting dangerously close to NATO territory.  Finally, we wrap things up with an eye on sanctions and Russia's continued efforts to skirt around them. A new interception of a Russian oil tanker shows that while sanctions might be in place, Russia's shadow fleet is still making moves. The economic and military pressures are mounting, but Russia's resilience is still something to behold.  👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/    Get the daily intelligence brief Ryan and Glenn read covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, geopolitics, sanctions, military and intel operations. Save a few hours of your time getting ahead of the news cycle at restrictedhandling.com.