The David Hunter Perspective - 2021-04-21

Today’s Agenda…  Russia Blocking parts of Black Sea:,  Russia Troop Buildup against Ukraine, is attack likely?,  US-Japan Summit,  Taiwan and China: and moreWelcome to Rhett Palmer with  David Hunter in “The David Hunter Perspective”Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.... and a whole lot more. 1) Russia Blocking parts of Black Sea:  Last week Russia warned 2 US Navy warships that they would be at risk if they sailed into the Black Sea near Crimea in support of Ukraine, and to signal protest over Russia's huge military buildup of 80,000 troops in Eastern Ukraine.  Late last week, Russia announced that is was 'closing' parts of the Black Sea to non-Russia vessels.  Can it do that?  Is it legal? 2) Russia Troop Buildup against Ukraine, is attack likely?:  Moscow has now amassed 100 thousand Russian troops on the border of Ukraine, larger than the force used during Moscow’s invasion of that country in 2014.  Why is Putin doing this and what do you think will happen?3)  US-Japan Summit,  Taiwan and China: Last week Pres. Biden held a formal summit w/ Japan's Prime Minister Suga.  What did they discuss and was it more than symbolic?."4)  Hong Kong:  Who is Jimmy Lai?:   Why has China Arrested Him and Just  Sentenced him to Prison?  Does it Matter?5) Alexi Navalny is Dying in Prison:  Reports from his doctors say Russian opposition leader Navalny, who was poisoned by Putin's henchmen a few months ago, and then returned to Russia and got arrested, is being killed by Russia's refusal to offer him proper medical care.  Navalny is  on a hunger strike protesting his treatment.  He could die in the next few days.  What would happen next?6) Wendy Sherman confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State :  Just last week, the US Senate confirmed Ms. Sherman to the #2 position at State Department.  Who is she and what does she stand for? Support the show