Chris Hedges on Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China & Pentagon Spending

Chris Hedges on Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China & Pentagon Spending

Author: MintPress News May 19, 2023 Duration: 43:56
The war in Ukraine is well into its second year, and the United States is insistent on pumping billions more into the quagmire that has already seen thousands of lives lost and millions displaced. The U.S. has already approved more than $113 billion in aid to Ukraine, most of which is weaponry. This year, President Biden has earmarked a record-breaking $842 billion on the military. Yet much of this is not even directed towards Europe but at China. Seemingly not content with turning Europe int...

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