Russia's War for Ukraine

In this episode, we cover several different aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war. First up, we at the latest in the military dimensions of the conflict, including the calls for a no-fly zone, and what support NATO member countries are providing Ukraine short of becoming participants in the war. We then discuss the impact of the financial sanctions and the price increases for oil and natural gas. We also cover what Russia’s military struggles mean for Russia’s standing on the world stage and how the conflict impacts Chinese interests. Finally, we wrap up by talking about what we see as the path going forward for the Russian-Ukraine war.Help Ukrainians in NeedOur hearts are broken by the tragedy that is unfolding due to the ambitions of an evil dictator. Like many of you, we feel the impotence of not being able to do more to help their fight. Please consider supporting any of the charities below actively helping refugees during this unprecedented crisis:Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without BordersVoices of ChildrenCARETopics Discussed in this Episode1:50 - Military State of Play: Russian advances, No-fly zone debate, Western military aide 26:20 - Financial Sanctions and Energy Markets59:30 - China’s Dilemma1:10:50 - The Path ForwardArticles Mentioned in EpisodeMilitary State of Play: Russian advances, No-fly zone debate, Western military aide Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained (Vox)The Dangerous Allure of the No-Fly Zone (War on the Rocks)Financial Sanctions and Energy MarketsWestern sanctions on Russia are like none the world has seen (The Economist)As U.S. lawmakers push to ban Russian oil, analyst sees ‘limited impact’ on prices (MarketWatch)Why Does the U.S. Buy Russian Oil? (WSJ)China’s DilemmaChina Declared Its Russia Friendship Had ‘No Limits.’ It’s Having Second Thoughts. (WSJ)Exploring the Path ForwardIn one week of war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have veered history in a new direction (WaPo)Follow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/arkelloggRyan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanPKelloggAnita’s Website:https://www.anitakellogg.com/Anita’s email: [email protected]’s email: [email protected] us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube