Matt Russell
Reporter and producer at The Observer who researched and narrated the episode's investigation into the shadow fleet, providing detailed reporting and on-the-ground findings.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 31min
Russia's shadow war at sea
Matt Russell, a reporter and producer at The Observer who investigated the shadow fleet, guides listeners through a vast network of tankers evading sanctions. He traces high‑stakes chases, changing ship identities, and the practical and legal obstacles to stopping them. Short scenes show sabotage risks, shifting routes and how these vessels quietly sustain a war.
