Week in Review: Ukraine Invades Russia and U.S. Stock Market Jitters

Ukrainian troops are now on Russian soil, America’s sky high debt is quickly painting the global economy into a corner, and the Islamic state plots an attack on Taylor Swift—all on today’s Trumpet World program.

[00:01:00] Ukraine Invades Russia

Ukraine now controls 130 square miles of Russian territory, including a major energy hub controlling 50 percent of Russia’s gas exports to the European Union. Does this mean Russia is losing?

Additional reading: The Prophesied ‘Prince of Russia’

[00:15:00] The Stock Market Shakes

The stock market in Japan took one of its biggest downturns in decades this week; America’s soon followed, falling more than 1,000 points. Stocks have calmed down since then, but the jitters point to fundamental problems in the United States economy.

Additional reading: “America’s Banking Crisis Will Unite Europe”

[00:29:30] Hurricane Debbie Hits Florida

At least six people are dead after Hurricane Debbie swept through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina this week.

Additional reading: Why ‘Natural’ Disasters?

[00:32:15] Taylor Swift Concerts Threatened by Islamist Terrorists

Nearly 200,000 fans expecting to attend three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria, this week were greatly disappointed when Swift’s organizers had to cancel her shows after a threat from Islamist terrorists. Europe doesn’t take Islamic extremism lightly.

Additional reading: “As You Watch Gaza—Watch Germany”

[00:36:55] Middle East Update

New information was released about the assassination of Hezbollah’s Fuad Shukr. Israel’s intelligence agencies planted the bomb in his guest house almost two months ago. After the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas raised October 7 mastermind Yayha Sinwar to the helm of the group. Now the world is wondering who will launch the first retaliatory strike.

Additional reading: The King of the South