Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/22/22: US-Russia Relations, Trump Comments, GOP Turmoil, Generational War, Food Crisis, Saudi Arabia, & Russia's Future with a Russian Activist!
Mar 22, 2022
Igor Kotkin, a Russian socialist writer and activist, shares his perspective on the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine. He discusses the deterioration of U.S.-Russia relations and the looming threat of a Russian cyberattack. The conversation delves into the generational wealth gap, highlighting the struggle of younger Americans amid economic inequality. Kotkin also touches on the pressing food crisis in Moscow, juxtaposed with the absurdity of celebrity culture's intersection with serious political issues.
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Biden's "War Criminal" Remark
- Biden's "war criminal" remark about Putin risks rupturing US-Russia relations.
- Such pronouncements should be strategic, not off-the-cuff, considering long-term consequences.
US Sending Soviet Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- The US is sending Soviet-era air defense systems to Ukraine.
- These systems, acquired during the Cold War, are familiar to the Ukrainian military.
Creating a Context for Peace
- Creating a context for peace requires strategic communication, not expressing every thought about Putin.
- Consider the potential for escalating brutality against civilians if Russia's initial efforts are stymied.