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A Peace Deal in Ukraine?
Tommy and Ben talk about the latest in Ukraine including reports of progress towards a peace deal, President Biden's visit to Poland, the apparent poisoning of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and Trump's (second) plea to Putin for (more) dirt on Biden. Tommy and Ben also discuss other international news, including China's latest covid lockdown, missiles in North Korea, and the Taliban reversing their decision to re-open schools for girls. Then Ben talks with European Parliament member Katalin Cseh about the upcoming elections in Hungary and why they are so consequential.
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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