Category: Russia-Ukraine

‘This Is a War Fought in Real Time Across Social Media’: Joe Micallef on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

In this special episode, we sat down with Joe Micallef, a historian and military analyst. After a little more than a week, how has the Russia-Ukraine crisis been playing out, and what does that mean for China? He sheds light on all that and more. Micallef said, “What’s different about this war, what is unprecedented…


Could Putin Invade Ukraine Without His ‘Silent Partner?’ Where Is the ‘Global Action’ Against China?

A convoy of Russian military, over 40 miles long, appears on its way to besiege Kiev. But there are a number of factors working against Vladimir Putin’s chances of success in this developing battle; not the least of which are Russian soldiers opting to surrender and an ever mounting barrage of sanctions. Would Putin have…


Japan to Supply Bulletproof Vests and Other Defense Equipment to Ukraine

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that his government will supply Ukraine with defense equipment, such as bulletproof vests and helmets, in what was seen as a rare move by Japan amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kishida said that defense equipment, including bulletproof vests, helmets, tents, winter clothing, food items, hygiene products, cameras, and…


[Premiering 8:00PM ET] Kash’s Corner: Putin Invasion Shows ‘Precipitous Downfall’ of American National Security Prowess; Biden Ignores Afghanistan in SOTU

“[Putin] does not care about what America might do.” American national security prowess has suffered a “precipitous downfall” on the global stage, says Kash Patel. “That’s not good, and I don’t know how we get that back in the near term.” In this episode of Kash’s Corner, we discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and President Joe…


[PREMIERING NOW] Kash’s Corner: Putin Invasion Shows ‘Precipitous Downfall’ of American National Security Prowess; Biden Ignores Afghanistan in SOTU

“[Putin] does not care about what America might do.” American national security prowess has suffered a “precipitous downfall” on the global stage, says Kash Patel. “That’s not good, and I don’t know how we get that back in the near term.” In this episode of Kash’s Corner, we discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and President Joe…


Kash’s Corner: Putin Invasion Shows ‘Precipitous Downfall’ of American National Security Prowess; Biden Ignores Afghanistan in SOTU

“[Putin] does not care about what America might do.” American national security prowess has suffered a “precipitous downfall” on the global stage, says Kash Patel. “That’s not good, and I don’t know how we get that back in the near term.” In this episode of Kash’s Corner, we discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and President Joe…


Here Are the Countries Flooding Ukraine with Military Support

After Russia fired shots on Ukraine on Feb. 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video two days later saying he needs “ammunition, not a ride,” referring to the United States’ offer of asylum to the besieged head of state. Since then 15 countries have sent military hardware to Ukraine amid Russia’s further invasion. The majority of arms…


“Divest Russian Assets”: Australian Treasurer Tells Superannuation Funds

Australian superannuation funds are divesting away from Russian assets with support from the federal government. “The Morrison Government is today confirming its strong expectation that Australian superannuation funds will review their investment portfolios and take steps to divest any holdings in Russian assets,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement. By doing so, the $3.5…


Has Putin’s Shift From Brinkmanship to War Helped the Biden Administration?

Commentary Putin is a smart politician. For much of the lead-up to the Ukraine war, it looked like Putin would use Western divisions to disrupt the West and outplay President Joe Biden. But has the tide turned such that it is now Putin, rather than Biden, who should be worried? In order to understand what…


Japan Imposes More Sanctions on Russia as Kishida Pledges to Accept Ukrainian Refugees

Japan’s government on Thursday imposed sanctions on four additional major Russian banks and froze the assets of Russian oligarchs in a bid to ramp up pressure on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. The Finance Ministry said that the assets of VTB Bank, Sovcombank, Novikombank, and Otkritie bank will be blocked starting from April 2…