Conversations Among The Ruins

US Seizes Russian Tanker | Iran Protests | The Path to WW3

In this episode, Charlie and Peter discuss the escalating tensions in the Western Hemisphere and the Middle East. We break down the recent news of the US military seizing a Russian oil tanker and the implications of the "abduction" narrative regarding Venezuela's Maduro. We also analyze Trump’s aggressive foreign policy, including talks of buying Greenland, and explore why China remains silent despite its economic leverage. Later, we discuss the ongoing protests in Iran, the return of "White Rex" in Ukraine, and the potential for a wider superpower conflict. Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Orthodox Christmas00:30 - US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in the Atlantic03:35 - Is this an Act of War? US vs Russia05:32 - How Should China and Russia Respond?08:06 - China’s Economic Leverage & Rare Earth Minerals09:50 - Trump’s "God Emperor" Complex & Buying Greenland13:00 - Venezuela Update: The Maduro "Abduction" Theory21:40 - The Collapse of International Law & US Impunity26:58 - The Myth of the "Cartel de los Soles"33:30 - Why Americans Don't Care About Foreign Policy40:20 - Comparing Venezuela to Ukraine47:00 - 11 Days of Protests in Iran & Economic Sanctions51:26 - Netanyahu’s struggles & Israel’s push for war1:00:00 - CIA Drone Attacks on Russian Soil1:06:49 - White Rex is Alive: Staged Death & Oligarch Funding1:16:00 - The Connection Between Israel, Ukraine, and US Hegemony1:19:30 - Conclusion: Are We Heading to WW3? Support the Podcast If you enjoy these conversations, please consider subscribing to the channel! We are working to make this a full-time project and your support means the world to us. -Become a member on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join- Subscribe on Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/

Trump Kidnaps Maduro | Monroe Doctrine 2.0 | End of Global Order

In this episode, we break down the shocking news regarding the US raid in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. We discuss what Trump’s "Don Roe Doctrine" means for the future of American foreign policy and the death of the rules-based international order.We also dive deep into the geopolitical fallout, including China’s potential response, the silence from anti-interventionist figures like Tulsi Gabbard, and the strange connections involving Israel and intelligence agencies. Is the US creating a "might makes right" world? And what does this mean for the future of BRICS?Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Is Venezuela the 51st State?01:05 - Lack of a Plan: Comparisons to the Iraq Invasion02:50 - The Threat to Delcy Rodriguez & Compromised Leaders04:00 - The Israel Connection: Analyzing Netanyahu’s Involvement09:16 - American Imperialism: From Venezuela to Greenland?12:45 - Where are the Anti-War Voices? (Tulsi Gabbard & JD Vance)14:18 - The Rothschild Central Bank Conspiracy Theory16:18 - Reality on the Ground: Panic in Venezuela vs. US Celebration18:50 - The "Hollywood" Appeal of Military Raids to Voters21:30 - The Economic War: China, Oil, and Sanctions24:42 - Who is Delcy Rodriguez? (Revolutionary History)29:00 - The Official Death of the "Rules-Based International Order"34:00 - The Lack of Anti-War Protests in the US37:50 - Taiwan Implications: Can China Do the Same?42:00 - Could BRICS Have Saved Venezuela?44:40 - A Tale of Two Worlds: The West vs. The Rest50:00 - European Leaders' Weak Response to the Raid56:00 - The Absurdity of the Indictment & National Humiliation59:30 - American Exceptionalism and the Danger of Ignorance

Putin Gloves Off | Ukraine Losing Fast | Economy Collapse 2026

In this episode, we break down the explosive allegations regarding CIA involvement in drone attacks on President Putin’s residence and Russia's nuclear triad. Is the Deep State trying to sabotage a potential peace deal before it even starts?We also discuss the grim reality on the ground in Ukraine, the possibility of Russia "turning off the lights" to force a surrender, and the looming fiscal cliff facing the EU. Finally, we look at the growing "Tax Revolt" movement in the US, the concept of the economic "Kill Line," and why the American empire might be closer to a tipping point than we think.Timestamps:00:00 - Drone Strike on Putin’s Residence: CIA Involved?03:12 - Attacks on Russia's Nuclear Triad04:40 - Trump’s Reaction & The "Deep State" Sabotage12:40 - Russia’s Response: Blockading Odessa20:30 - Sleepwalking into WW3 vs. The "Big Arrow" Offensive25:40 - Will Russia Destroy Ukraine’s Energy Grid?30:14 - The Imminent Collapse: Ammo & Manpower Shortages38:30 - The Fiscal Cliff: EU & Ukraine Economic Crisis46:55 - Tax Revolt 2026 & The US "Kill Line"58:55 - Unrest in Iran vs. Russian Resilience01:02:02 - Book Recommendations (Bandera, Stalin, & World Order)Dad's 2025 Recommended Books Mentioned:-Stepan Bandera: The Life and Afterlife of a Ukrainian Nationalist by Grzegorz Rossoliński-Liebe-Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929-1941 by Stephen Kotkin-The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order by Glenn Diesen-Provoked by Scott Horton

Trump Ignites Iran War Risk | Russia’s "New Phase" | Neo-Nazis in Ukraine

In this final episode of 2025, we break down the major geopolitical escalations heading into the new year. We start with the crumbling Gaza peace plan and why Donald Trump believes Israel is "holding up their end" despite the reality on the ground.We then pivot to the Middle East, where Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding conventional missiles—putting the US on a collision course for war. Will Iran target US bases, or will they aim directly for Tel Aviv?Finally, we discuss the shocking drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Is this the red line that changes the Special Military Operation into a full declaration of war? We analyze the potential CIA involvement, Trump’s surprising reaction to the attack, and the deep dive into the "White Rex" story and the uncomfortable truth about ultra-nationalist battalions in Ukraine.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:48 - The Gaza Peace Plan: Why "Phase 2" is failing04:06 - Trump, Netanyahu, and the "Israel First" inner circle10:03 - Is public support for Zionism collapsing in the US?13:45 - Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: Nuclear vs. Conventional weapons18:24 - The reality of Iranian deterrence & Russia/China backing21:53 - Will the US military revolt against a war with Iran?27:01 - Iran’s Counter-Strategy: Why they might target Tel Aviv32:07 - Update: Israel, Somaliland, and the Houthi response35:15 - Drone swarm attacks Putin’s residence: A new phase of war41:21 - Trump agrees with Putin? Calling the attack "Stupid"43:12 - Did the CIA help coordinate the drone strike?48:26 - How Russia will retaliate (Assassinations & The "Dirty War")52:36 - Will Russia officially declare war?56:46 - The "White Rex" story: Neo-Nazis, Azov, and Rusich explained1:10:59 - Why the West ignores the ideological war in Ukraine1:17:22 - Final thoughts & Happy New Year 2026!

Israel’s Secret Africa Plan | War With Iran | Ukraine Endgame

In this episode, we investigate the shocking news of Israel recognizing Somaliland. Is this a strategic move against the Houthis, or is it the first step in a secret plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa?We also break down the current state of the Axis of Resistance, Netanyahu's push for a war with Iran, and the bizarre silence regarding reports of the US seizing Chinese oil ships. Finally, we look at the Ukraine front, discussing the death of the notorious RVC leader "White Rex" and why the war might be entering its final collapse phase.Topics Discussed:-Israel’s unprecedented recognition of Somaliland-The theory of "Thinning out Gaza" via African relocation-Trump, Netanyahu, and the drums of war with Iran-The death of Denis Kapustin (White Rex) and the crumbling Ukraine defense-US foreign policy in Venezuela, Nigeria, and the Taiwan StraitTimestamps:00:00 - Intro: Israel recognizes Somaliland01:50 - The Theory: Is this a relocation plan for Gaza?04:00 - Will this spark a Somali Civil War?06:05 - The danger of recognizing breakaway states in Africa09:25 - Status of the Axis of Resistance (Hezbollah & Syria)13:10 - Netanyahu in DC: Pushing Trump for war with Iran18:30 - The double standard of "Deterrence" in the Middle East21:20 - Is Zionism operating like a cult?24:00 - Trump’s Peace Plan vs. Netanyahu’s goals27:15 - The "Pause and Pivot" strategy: Venezuela & Nigeria30:20 - Trump’s "Christmas Present" attack in Nigeria33:20 - Did the US steal Chinese oil ships? (The strange silence)35:40 - Tensions rising: China, Taiwan, and military drills39:30 - The reality of NATO Article 5 & Greenland41:22 - Ukraine Update: The death of Neo-Nazi leader "White Rex"46:00 - Is the Ukraine war finally wrapping up?47:50 - The problem with Trump leaving Twitter (X)50:15 - Ukrainian defense lines are failing54:00 - The Endgame: What happens if the US walks away?58:00 - Lindsey Graham, Mark Levin, and Zionist influence on Trump