RH 3.13.26 | Russia's Oil Gamble, Ukraine's Drone Power & Hungary's Pipeline Drama

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast (RH 3.13.26), we're diving into the latest geopolitical action and military drama from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and beyond. From Russia's latest oil moves to Ukraine's bold strikes and growing drone power, things are heating up on multiple fronts.  First up, we've got the surprising US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil. With the Middle East in turmoil and oil prices soaring, the US is trying to keep global energy markets from crashing. But is this a quick fix or a risky move that'll fuel Russia's war machine? We'll break it down.  Then, we circle back to Ukraine's bold actions. Ukrainian forces aren't just sitting pretty—they're making some serious noise. We get an update on the Kremniy El strike in Bryansk, where Ukrainian Storm Shadow missiles hit a crucial Russian missile plant. The strike not only took out a major component supplier for Russia's missile systems but also gave Ukraine a serious confidence boost. It's not just a tactical win—it's a strategic message sent loud and clear.  On top of that, Russia's growing partnership with Iran is back in the spotlight. After the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Russia has deepened its alliance, and the two nations are sharing critical intel on US military positions. How does this impact the broader picture in the Middle East and Ukraine? We'll explore the risks and rewards of this new alliance.  As if that wasn't enough, we look at the ongoing military back-and-forth in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, and Donetsk. Russian forces are still making small advances, but Ukraine's holding the line and making it tough for Russia to gain ground. With Russia shifting to infantry-based assaults, it's clear they're running out of steam in this grinding conflict.  And of course, we've got some updates on Russia's sneaky sanctions-busting tactics. The infamous "shadow fleet" continues to operate, and Sweden just intercepted a Russian tanker moving oil in defiance of sanctions. It's the same old game—Russia is constantly finding ways to work around Western sanctions, and it's up to the West to keep playing catch-up.  Finally, Hungary and Ukraine are still locked in a standoff over the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary is putting the pressure on Ukraine to repair the pipeline, but Ukraine's in no rush, especially with the political drama heating up in Hungary. Orbán's playing his cards carefully, trying to maximize the political gains ahead of elections.  We wrap it all up with Ukraine's impressive leap forward in drone and AI tech. With their battlefield data now available for allies to help train AI models, Ukraine is stepping into the future of warfare. These drones are more than just eyes in the sky—they're becoming autonomous killing machines, and Ukraine's at the cutting edge.  Tune in for the latest updates on the war, the global energy crisis, and the tech changing the battlefield. This is The Restricted Handling Podcast, where geopolitics meets the real world. Stay informed, stay sharp, and don't miss an episode!  👉 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.