Worlds Apart: G7's War Push vs. Global South's Peace Demands
May 24, 2023
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as posted by the channelAs South Africa and China advocate for peace, President Vladimir Zelensky of Ukraine embarked on a tour to secure additional weapons, including a stop at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit held in Hiroshima. Brian Becker, host of The Socialist Program, National Director of ANSWER Coalition, discusses the current critical juncture of the war and how the G7 is pushing towards a nuclear standoff.
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