Economist Podcasts Fire and grim tone: Putin’s and Biden’s speeches
Feb 22, 2023
Edward Carr, a renowned expert on the Ukraine war, offers profound insights into the contrasting speeches of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden. He discusses Putin's blame game versus Biden’s firm defense of democratic values. The conversation also touches on the struggle of a Chinese blogger revealing truths about the conflict amid state censorship and the growing trend of young Japanese professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad. Carr's analysis sheds light on the complexities of these international issues and their implications for peace.
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Contrasting Speeches
- Biden and Putin's speeches reveal their contrasting views on the Ukraine war.
- This signals a great power struggle where Ukraine's freedom hangs in the balance.
Putin's Signals
- Putin's speech signaled the normalization of the "special military operation".
- Suspending New START participation further escalates nuclear weapon concerns.
Biden's Reassurance
- Biden's speech aimed to reassure Ukraine of unwavering alliance support.
- He framed the war as a fight for fundamental democratic values and freedom.