The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1447 - The Ukraine Catastrophe Widens
Mar 7, 2022
The crisis in Ukraine intensifies as Russia launches indiscriminate attacks while canceling humanitarian deals. Putin’s crackdown on dissent and threats of wider conflict raise tensions further. Amid rising oil and food prices, the West deliberates military support, yet critiques of current diplomatic strategies abound. The complexities of NATO's involvement and the global implications of the war add to the chaotic landscape. All this while Ukraine’s leaders navigate the dire humanitarian consequences of foreign aggression and internal challenges.
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Russia's Destructive Tactics
- Russia's tactic has been to destroy what they can't control, as evidenced by the attacks on Kharkiv.
- Russia is recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine.
Ukraine Invasion Intensifies
- Russia intensified strikes across Ukraine, pushing toward Kyiv and Kharkiv.
- Ukraine is preparing for a second wave of attacks focused on major population centers.
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine
- 16,000 foreign fighters have volunteered to fight for Ukraine.
- The conflict may become a new center of gravity for foreign fighters, internationalizing the war.
