Tommy and Ben discuss the debate about whether the US and NATO should help supply MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, reports that Russia may be preparing to use chemical weapons, the growing risk to journalists covering the war, what President Biden and the US are doing to support Ukraine and how people in Russia are reacting to the invasion. They also cover China’s reaction to the war, the major covid outbreak in parts of China, and how the war is complicating the Iran nuclear deal negotiations. Then Ben talks with author Tom Burgis about the rise and influence of Russian oligarchs.
How to Help in Ukraine
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: donate to humanitarian efforts
United Help Ukraine: donate to the life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lines
Revived Soldiers Ukraine: donate to treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals
Razom for Ukraine: donate to tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine
Nova Ukraine: donate to humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Vox: How you can help Ukrainians
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