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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Putin's No-Fly Zone Warning
- Putin claims establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be considered participation in the armed conflict.
- He threatens to view any country enforcing a no-fly zone as a participant, regardless of their affiliations.
Russian Protests
- Thousands of Russians protested the war, despite threat of prison.
- A woman protesting in Kaliningrad, a Leningrad siege survivor, was arrested.
Russia Cracks Down on Dissent
- Russia passed a law threatening prison for publishing "false information" about the invasion.
- News organizations are suspending operations or limiting reporters' bylines to avoid prosecution.
