The military actions near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant cause a double effect, undermining power generation and scaring people about the use of nuclear weapons, causing fear from the perspective of nuclear power and increasing energy leverage. There is an added effect of cutting off Ukraine's power supply by shelling the Chernobyl plant and the sarcophagus and putting it at risk.
President Biden has proposed a plan to reduce the US deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade, however, experts believe a much greater reduction is needed to prevent the national debt from increasing. In recent years, tax cuts and pandemic spending have contributed to the ballooning of the deficit.
The risk of nuclear war seems to be increasing as Russia raises the topic and makes threats related to nuclear weapons. The situation has drawn concern and attention to the possibility of a global conflict escalating quickly.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi encouraged Russian leader Putin to pursue peace amid fears of extreme measures being taken in Ukraine. Putin has acknowledged that China is concerned about the war in Ukraine.
This episode discusses the return of nuclear weapons to the public's attention after Russia emerged as a major aggressor, and how the threat of a nuclear attack has become more plausible.
A retired diplomat from a NATO country warned journalist Michael Keefe about the possible invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. The lack of proper instructions to Russian soldiers and difficulty to navigate in an unknown area led to casualties on both sides.