Chapter 1: What triggered the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
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Hey, what's going on, everybody? Welcome to The Daily Show. I'm Trevor Noah. Let's jump straight into the big news, which is the only one that anybody's talking about. It's Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And so on today's episode, that's all we're gonna be covering, the invasion,
the international resistance, Ukraine's resistance, which has been amazing, and then our guest on the show actually serves on President Biden's Security Council and has dealt with Russia directly. So everything on the show today is all about Russia's invasion. In many ways, Russia has invaded our show. So let's do this. It has been four days
since Russian troops rolled into neighboring Ukraine, touching off the largest European conflict since World War II, or when Harry and Meghan left the Royals. So let's do it, people. Let's catch up on all the latest developments in our newest segment, The War in Ukraine.
Chapter 2: How is the international community responding to the invasion?
As the pandemic started winding down, people all across the world have been thinking about what they're gonna do as the world opens up, you know? Spend more time with family. Find a better work-life balance. Stitch all your old masks together into a giant mask, and then use that as a comfort blanket. But Vladimir Putin clearly had very different post-pandemic plans, invading a sovereign country.
And you know, for years, people have said that Russia might invade Ukraine, because it's always been Putin's wet dream to reunite the Soviet Union. You know, sort of the same way Disney wants to tie all of its franchises together. And now Mickey is fighting Thanos? I mean, it's weird, but profitable. So yeah, Putin has done the unthinkable.
And in response, almost every nation around the world has gone, yo, my man, that is not cool. Much of the world is trying to tighten its grip around Russia to get Vladimir Putin to back off Ukraine. For the first time ever, the EU will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons to Ukraine.
Similarly, the United States, for the first time, has approved the direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House. That decision came on the heels of Germany's announcement that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine.
Chapter 3: What are the implications of cutting Russia off from SWIFT?
This was a historic break from Germany's post-World War II foreign policy. The president is joining forces with European allies by kicking most Russian banks out of SWIFT, an international banking messaging system that makes global transactions easier. New sanctions will also target Russia's central bank.
And allies are beginning to target Russian oligarchs with ties to Putin who shield his wealth in offshore accounts.
Russian planes and private jets from oligarchs can no longer fly over dozens of countries. The European Union and Canada are banning the flights from their airspace. Air France also just announced that it has suspended service from Russia.
Yeah, that's right. They're cutting off banking, they're arming their enemies, and on top of that, airlines are stopping flights to and from Russia, which, in my opinion, might be one of the worst things. Because I mean, the best part about going to Russia is that you can fly out of Russia. Now they don't even have that.
And if there's one thing that tells you how big these sanctions are, it's that the Swiss have gotten involved. Like, you understand how big that is, right? The Swiss don't get involved in anything. anything.
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Chapter 4: How are global sports organizations reacting to the war?
The Swiss don't get involved in war. They don't get involved in alliances. My dad didn't get involved in my life. I would ask him to hug me and he'd tell me that his official policy was to stay neutral. I mean, think about it. Think about this for a moment. Putin's move is so crazy that Germany is like, it's time for us as Germany to rebuild our military. And the world is like, yeah, I hope.
Beyond all the blocking flights and arming Ukraine, one of the biggest moves that Europe and America are taking right now is cutting Russia off of SWIFT, right? Which is huge, which is huge. Like, we're talking no folklore, no 1989, not even the short version of All Too Well, which, I'm sorry, what? Oh, it's a different SWIFT.
Oh, it's an international banking system that verifies transactions across the globe. Well, I mean, they should probably change their name, because that's confusing, you know? Anyway, what Russia has done has gotten the world so riled up that it's not just the governments that are responding to this war.
Chapter 5: What stories of Ukrainian resistance are emerging?
No, everyone around the world is finding their own way to show Putin that he's an asshole. Major news from the sports world. The World Soccer Organization FIFA is banning Russian teams from all of their games.
The organization issuing a statement today banning Russian clubs and national teams from all competition until further notice. FIFA says it stands in quote full solidarity with all of the people affected in Ukraine. The European Broadcasting Union has banned Russia from participating in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
And back here at home, several governors around the United States are asking stores to pull Russian products off their shelves. A restaurant in Las Vegas went out on the street and poured all of their bottles of Russian vodka out onto the street. They'll be offering Ukrainian vodka instead. Formula One dropped the Russian Grand Prix from the season's racing calendar.
And the International Olympic Committee also urging sports federations to move or cancel their events in Russia and Belarus.
and the International Judo Federation suspending Putin's status as honorary president and ambassador of the federation. Yeah, no World Cup for Putin, no Eurovision Song Contest for Putin, no more being president of the International Judo Federation, and in case you're wondering, yes, he will no longer be allowed to host this year's Oscars. which I was kind of looking forward to.
It was gonna be interesting.
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Chapter 6: How is President Zelensky leading Ukraine during the crisis?
Now, I know a lot of people out there are wondering, they're like, oh man, who cares? I mean, they're having their economy destroyed. Who cares if people are pouring out vodka? Who cares? But people, this actually makes a difference, right?
South Africa had sanctions on it, which was really bad back in the day during apartheid, but it was the collective idea around the world that people were not for what was happening that sort of spurred a lot of the change. And don't forget, oftentimes in life, it's the little things that hurt the most. You think they're small, but they get to you. Think of it this way.
Would you rather be shot or blocked by your ex? Oh, and just by the way, now that Russia is not gonna be playing in the World Cup, I mean, that means there's gonna be an open spot, right? I'm just saying, FIFA, if you wanna hook South Africa up with that spot, you know, we've never invaded another country. You know, we barely even have a military. So if you're interested, shoot me a DM.
I see you, FIFA.
Chapter 7: What challenges does the world face in responding to Russia?
So practically every democracy in the world right now is coming down hard against Russia. And it actually might be having an effect because just this morning, the two countries held five hours of peace talks, which is good. Although Russia did continue bombing Ukrainian cities the whole time that the peace talks were happening, which is not a good sign.
I mean, bombing a country during your peace talks is like bringing your side chick to couples therapy. It doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Yeah, she's the problem. But don't get it twisted. Russia is feeling the effects of the world clamping down, especially the economic effects.
The value of the Russian ruble hitting an all-time low this morning, the first business day since harsh sanctions were imposed against Moscow for waging war on Ukraine. Now European operations for one state-owned Russian bank are already facing bankruptcy, saying in a press release they're failing or likely to fail.
Long lines of Russians waiting at ATMs after days of punishing sanctions levied on Moscow by the West. Many Russians are worried their bank cards will stop working or that banks will limit cash withdrawals.
Well, damn. If Putin's goal is to bring back the glory days of the Soviet Union... people waiting hours in long lines is definitely a start.
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Chapter 8: What are the potential long-term consequences of the conflict?
And please don't get me wrong, don't get me wrong. I don't like the fact that ordinary Russians are suffering for what Putin is doing. I don't like that. But then again, if they didn't want him as president, I mean, they shouldn't have reelected him with 107% of the votes.
But the big question now is what will Putin do in the face of a cratering economy and a war that is not as easy as he probably wanted? Well, apparently his plan is to make things a whole lot worse.
Ukraine and a dramatic escalation in the crisis there. Russia's military confirms this morning that the country's nuclear forces have indeed been put on high alert. President Vladimir Putin calls it a response to, quote, aggressive statements by NATO leaders. Mr. Putin is becoming even more desperate.
It's showing that his military progress is failing on the ground, that he has to resort to this kind of threat. He is pushing his inner circle away. We saw him publicly humiliating his closest advisors. That's what's most concerning. Nobody there to prevent a catastrophic misstep.
Oh, man, this is not good. Putin is threatening by activating his nuclear... What does that even mean? He's like, getting my nuclear team ready. For what? For what, Putin? You realize this is not a good thing. Putin is going nuclear and there's no one there to stop him? See, people? This is why every crazy world leader needs a pasty son-in-law by his side. Yeah, keeps them in check.
Because no father-in-law wants to act the fool in front of the man who's banging his daughter, you know? Now, before you panic, before you panic, I know they said nuclear and I know they said Putin, but please take a breath. Yes, the threat of nuclear annihilation may have increased. Yes, we may be on the brink of World War III.
And yes, Europe is once again at the mercy of one power hungry dictator. But on the bright side, when was the last time you thought about COVID? Huh? Huh? But still, man, this invasion of Ukraine has put the world on edge and it has amounted to one of the most dramatic weeks in a really long time.
Like, I don't know about you, but I have been glued to the TV all weekend watching all the news, everything. And beyond the war itself, I will say this, I will say this, beyond the war, there's a really interesting thing that I learned. And that is a lot of people on TV didn't expect a war like this to happen in, let's say, certain neighborhoods.
This is not a developing third world nation. This is Europe.
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