Tanner Talks About Stuff that Happened

Ukraine launches the largest counterattack seen since the outbreak of the war as the conflict enters its fourth week and the Russian advance continues to stall. In response, Russia bombs a theater filled with civilians in the besieged city of Mariupol, though Tanner speculates on more sinister motives behind the attack. Vladimir Putin officially outlaws "false information" about the invasion of Ukraine, and targets prominent social media influencers both living in Russia and abroad. China and Russia get closer, and it could be something to really get worried about.

And then Saudi Arabia and... Panama?

Ukraine - Russian troops continue to slowly approach the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, but Kiev residents says conditions are not yet dire. American journalist Brent Renaud killed by Russian troops just north of Kiev. Russia accused of using 'dirty bombs' against Ukrainian army base, which is a violation of international law. Peace talks finally become somewhat optimistic.

China - Russia asks China for assistance. China vows to take Taiwan, and threatens anyone who stands in their way.

India - India accidentally sends missiles into Pakistan, heightening tensions between the two nations that have been present for half a century. 

Iran - U.S. formally condemns the attack by Iranian missiles into Iraqi territory.

Putin intensifies his attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, and Tanner speculates on how destructive this war could become based on Putin's tactics in two previous wars.

Tanner discusses the events that JUST unfolded in northern Iraq, where Iranian missiles impacted near a new U.S. Consulate, taking a moment to put on his tinfoil hat and explore how this could all be part of a global shift of power, heading toward total destabilization of geopolitics as we know them.

Buckle up.

The Russian siege of Mariupol continues with tragic consequences. Ukrainian refugees near 2 million. Tanner goes on his most intense rant since starting the podcast over two years ago.

Did the world just see a near-nuclear meltdown? Russian armies make gains in southern Ukraine, while Ukrainian cities in the north continue to be bombarded by relentless artillery barrages. 

Russia adopts new, horrific tactics to demoralize the Ukrainian people. The United Nations overwhelmingly votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. United States President Joe Biden vows to defend "every inch" of land in NATO countries if Russia is to invade. A brief Q&A session where Tanner answers:

- What do you think the outcome of the war will be?

- How will the United States respond?

- If Russia takes Ukraine, what next?

- Is this a global threat?

- Will Russia start using Nukes?

- Is it likely Russia will invade Poland?

- Am I about to get drafted?

The first day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine proves fruitless, but plans remain in place for the talks to continue. A huge Russian convoy is spotted outside Kiev as Russian artillery batters the city. Ukraine announces the creation of an international volunteer legion which allows for foreign volunteers to come fight the Russians, and thousands around the world scramble to join up. A refugee crisis brews on the western border, and Tanner dissects the "racist" claims.

Russia and Ukraine agree to peace talks to be held on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Russian oligarchs call for the end to the war. Ukraine remains in full control of all major cities in the nation.