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Biden's Desperation and the Human Cost of Cluster Munitions in Ukraine, with Medea Benjamin

Jul 24, 2023
Anti-war activist Medea Benjamin discusses the Biden administration's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and the devastating consequences of these weapons. She also talks about her recent visit to Ukraine and the mentality of many people there. The podcast also covers topics such as US policies in Latin America, Code Pink's mission to promote peace, and the need for US-China cooperation on the climate crisis.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Biden administration's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine disregards their devastating impact on civilians and the international ban on this weapon.
  • Many people in Ukraine have been led to believe that the war is winnable and they can regain Crimea and eastern territories, highlighting the need for peace talks and a realistic approach to resolving the conflict.

Deep dives

Medea Benjamin's recent trip to Ukraine and her impressions of the situation

Medea Benjamin recently traveled to Ukraine as part of a peace summit and visited several Eastern European countries. She found that people advocating for a ceasefire and negotiations faced fear and repression, with concerns about losing their jobs or being silenced. In Ukraine, there was a sense among the people that the war was winnable and that they could regain Crimea and eastern territories. However, Medea emphasized the need for peace talks and highlighted the suffering of Ukrainians due to the ongoing conflict.

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