Zelensky Warns Putin Started WW3 as 28-Inch Blizzard Shuts Down NYC

President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Vladimir Putin has already initiated World War Three, telling the BBC that Ukraine will not cede territory for a temporary ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that victory requires the preservation of independence and the return to 1991 borders, despite pressure from President Donald Trump for a quick settlement. In the United States, a massive blizzard is paralyzing the Northeast. Meteorologists predict up to 28 inches of snow in parts of New York City, leading to a total travel ban and thousands of flight cancellations. States of emergency are in effect across five states as winds reach 70 miles per hour. Benjamin Roth and Claire Donovan analyze the geopolitical risks of the conflict and the immediate impact of the storm on American infrastructure and labor.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning that Vladimir Putin has already initiated World War Three. In an interview with the BBC, Zelensky rejected calls for territorial concessions, arguing that giving up land would mean abandoning hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens. Meanwhile, a massive blizzard is slamming the Northeast United States. Meteorologists predict up to 28 inches of snow in New York City, leading to a complete travel ban and thousands of canceled flights. Five states have declared emergencies as 70-mile-per-hour winds threaten power grids and infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We examine the intersection of global security and domestic crisis.

Topics Covered

  • 🌍 Global Security: President Zelensky claims Putin has already expanded the conflict into a global war.
  • 🏛️ Diplomatic Pressure: The friction between the Trump administration's ceasefire demands and Ukraine's territorial integrity.
  • ❄️ Extreme Weather: Record-breaking snowfall and blizzard conditions impacting millions in the Northeast.
  • 💼 Labor and Transit: The economic impact of travel bans, school closures, and widespread flight cancellations.
  • Emergency Response: Comprehensive state of emergency declarations across five U.S. states and the deployment of local resources.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:05) - Zelensky on Global Conflict
  • (04:48) - Conclusion
Zelensky Warns Putin Started WW3 as 28-Inch Blizzard Shuts Down NYC
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