Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ben Shapiro explains why he has consistently supported U.S. funding for Ukraine and why he views Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a direct adversary to American interests. He argues that some conservatives became too willing to overlook Putin’s actions in recent years, but new concerns over Russia’s cooperation with Iran are forcing parts of the right to reassess that position. The conversation explores how conservative attitudes toward Russia, Ukraine, and foreign policy have shifted over time.
Ben Shapiro explains why he has consistently supported U.S. funding for Ukraine and why he views Vladimir Putin’s Russia as a direct adversary to American interests. He argues that some conservatives became too willing to overlook Putin’s actions in recent years, but new concerns over Russia’s cooperation with Iran are forcing parts of the right to reassess that position. The conversation explores how conservative attitudes toward Russia, Ukraine, and foreign policy have shifted over time.
