Russia Just Seized 12 U.S. Ships — The $3 Billion Crisis Explained

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Russia has seized 12 American ships in what has become one of the most dangerous maritime standoffs in decades. What began as a single detention quickly escalated into a $3 billion global crisis that now threatens trade routes, NATO stability, and the balance of power on the world’s oceans.

As Russian warships moved in and took control of U.S.-linked cargo vessels, crews were left trapped in hostile ports while billions of dollars in goods sat frozen. The seizures weren’t just about ships — they were a message, signaling Moscow’s willingness to use the sea itself as a weapon against Western influence.

From the Black Sea to global shipping lanes, this confrontation is reshaping how nations fight in the modern era. Instead of tanks and bombs, power is now being projected through control of trade, ports, and maritime chokepoints — and the ripple effects are being felt in every major economy.

00:00 Russia’s first ship seizure
04:10 How the crisis spread to 12 vessels
08:25 Why the Black Sea became the battleground
12:40 The $3 billion economic shock
16:50 What could happen next

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