"Fiery Debate: Anderson Cooper and Cornel West Spar Over Ukraine Conflict"

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper clashed with Green Party presidential candidate Cornel West over America's role in the Ukraine war. Cooper argued that Ukraine sees the US and NATO as allies, while West claimed that the conflict is a proxy war between the US and Russia. West called for a ceasefire, but Cooper emphasized the danger of leaving Russian President Vladimir Putin unchecked. The discussion also touched on the comparison between the Russian bombing of Grozny and the war in Iraq. West highlighted the context of NATO expansion in understanding the conflict.