3/10/22: Ukraine Warfare Continues, Biden Humiliated By Saudis, Inflation Hits New High, & Cultural Hysteria feat. Anna Khachiyan!
Mar 10, 2022
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Krystal and Saagar discuss the ongoing warfare in Ukraine, Biden's response to rising oil prices, and the impact of cultural ties on the United States with guest Anna Khachiyan, an expert on Russophobia and cultural hysteria.
The strained relationship between the US and its Middle Eastern allies is evident as Saudi Arabia and UAE decline calls with President Biden during the Ukraine crisis.
The Biden administration is struggling to address high gas prices and is seeking support from Saudi Arabia and UAE, highlighting the strained relationship between the US and these Gulf countries.
The US has provided a significant aid package for Ukraine, including financial support for defense, humanitarian aid, and economic assistance.
The Biden administration is considering improving relations with Venezuela to alleviate the oil supply issue caused by the Russian oil ban.
Deep dives
Russia declines calls with the US during Ukraine crisis
The Saudi and Emirati governments have declined calls with President Biden amid the Ukraine crisis. Notably, they had recently had calls with Russian President Putin. This highlights the strained relationship between the US and its Middle Eastern allies and their declining willingness to cooperate. The Biden administration is currently seeking their support to increase oil production in order to alleviate rising gas prices.
Biden administration's difficulty in addressing high gas prices
The Biden administration is facing challenges in addressing the issue of high gas prices. While blaming Russia for the crisis, they are also seeking support from countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to increase oil production. However, these efforts have been met with resistance, highlighting the strained relationship between the US and these Gulf countries. The US is also considering other measures to alleviate the crisis, such as providing energy-efficient heat pumps to Europe.
US legislative actions to support Ukraine
The US has passed a significant aid package for Ukraine, including financial support for defense, humanitarian aid, and economic assistance. The package aims to provide much-needed resources to Ukraine as it faces the ongoing conflict with Russia. Additionally, efforts are being made to address the refugee crisis caused by the conflict, with Poland receiving over a million refugees from Ukraine.
Venezuela and potential solutions for oil supply
The Biden administration is exploring the possibility of improving relations with Venezuela, which could help alleviate the oil supply issue caused by the Russian oil ban. By lifting sanctions and allowing Venezuelan oil production to increase, it could provide an alternative source of oil. However, logistical challenges and the need for infrastructure improvements in Venezuela would need to be addressed to make this a viable solution.
Backlash against Russian restaurants and businesses
Russian restaurants, even some owned by Ukrainians, are being boycotted, flooded with nasty reviews, bombarded with phone calls, vandalized.
Impact of sanctions on Russia
The economic consequences of the sanctions on Russia will reverberate around the globe. Oil and wheat prices will continue to climb, causing pain for people in Russia and potentially leading to a unified response against the West.
Rapid escalation of the conflict and arming of Ukraine
The speed at which weapons are being sent to Ukraine is Cause for concern. The rushed actions and thinking in Washington without pausing to consider the implications may have catastrophic consequences.
The need for restraint in the midst of the madness
Amidst the frenzy, voices advocating for restraint are often reviled, but history has shown that they can be the wise and prescient ones in times of madness. It is important to consider the long-term implications and strive for a peaceful resolution.
Various Topics: Ukraine, Russian Oil Ban, Gas Prices, Economy, Unionization of Starbucks, Media Reaction, New York Times Reporter, and Anti-Russian Media
Krystal and Saagar break down the battle in Ukraine, corporations pulling out of Russia, US aid to Ukraine, Biden's response to surging oil prices, gas prices going up across America, economic numbers, NYT reporter expose, why Biden is failing, restraint in a time of hawkishness, and Russophobia with Anna Khachiyan!