Show Notes
[00:30] Russian Tanks Roll (17 minutes)
Just a few days ago, Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said there was “no point of Russia attacking someone.” Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov also claimed that there were “no such plans” to invade Ukraine. This morning, many Ukrainians awoke to a full-scale Russian invasion.
[17:35] Authoritarian Rulers on the Rise (14 minutes)
In his booklet A Strong German Leader Is Imminent, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry draws attention to the threat Russia poses to Europe. Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine further confirms his role as the prophesied prince of Russia. But President Putin is not the only prophesied strongman to rise in the immediate future. “A strong German leader is imminent,” my father writes. “When he comes to power, this world will be shocked as it has never been shocked before.”
[31:45] Donald Trump Responds to Russian Invasion (13 minutes)
Donald Trump commented that America’s “weakness in Afghanistan” was a green light for Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine, and he’s right. Putin and the rest of the world see American weakness as a perfect opportunity to expand their geopolitical sphere of influence.
[44:00] Trudeau Abruptly Cancels Emergencies Act (5 minutes)
Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Emergencies Act would be left in place to “protect” his government from additional protests. Yesterday afternoon, Trudeau abruptly revoked the Emergencies Act, saying it was a time for Canadians to work together. Why the sudden change?
[49:20] A More Sure Word of Prophecy (5 minutes)
How has the Trumpet accurately forecast world events for years on end? As the Apostle Peter explained, it is because of the “more sure word of prophecy” that we base our forecasts on.