Trump is ‘financing’ war against Ukraine, Nobel winner says
Summary
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aleksandra Matvichuk discusses the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, detailing over 100,000 documented war crimes and the devastating impact of recent U.S. policy shifts, including the slowing of Starlink services. She argues that these actions have weakened Ukraine's defense and enabled further civilian casualties. The episode also features a segment with Representative Jim Himes on potential election interference strategies following the midterms.
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Intro and sponsor: MathWorks
Introduction to Ukrainian human rights lawyer Alexandra Matvichuk
Documenting over 100,000 Russian war crimes and drone attacks
Critique of Trump's policy and financing of the war
Impact of Starlink slowdown on civilian protection
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Torture in Russian captivity and the story of a five-year-old
Ukrainian resilience and resistance in the fifth winter
Closing remarks on the interview
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Midterm election coverage preview
Rep. Jim Himes on election fraud risks and vulnerabilities
Show credits and sign-off
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