GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia, where Vladimir Putin speaks bluntly to the Victory Day Parade audience nationwide, stating that the Kremlin believes the war is not with Ukraine but NATO, and it is a war to save Russia from invaders like Napoleon

The John Batchelor Show

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia, where Vladimir Putin speaks bluntly to the Victory Day Parade audience nationwide, stating that the Kremlin believes the war is not with Ukraine but NATO, and it is a war to save Russia from invaders like Napoleon and the Hitlerites. On to Europe, where Xi toured without success, looking for investment. To Canada and the spat between the party leaders over the word "wacko." To Columbia, to Bogota, to Gaza. Speaking of union, speaking of a libel against Canada. To Occitanie, France, and the weeks of rain. To Israel and the Biden-Netanyahu spat.
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The text provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in the show, including:
1. Vladimir Putin's speech at the Victory Day Parade in Russia, where he claims that the war is against NATO, not Ukraine, and is aimed at saving Russia from invaders.
2. Xi Jinping's unsuccessful tour of Europe in search of investment.
3. A disagreement between Canadian party leaders over the use of the word "wacko."
4. Updates from Columbia, Bogota, and Gaza.
5. A discussion about a union and a libel against Canada.
6. The ongoing weeks of rain in Occitanie, France.
7. The dispute between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The show appears to cover a diverse range of current events and geopolitical topics from around the world, focusing on politics, international relations, and regional developments.