Ukrainian boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko accused Joe Rogan of spewing “Russian propaganda” on his podcast during a recent episode where the host accused US and Ukrainian leaders of trying to “start World War III.”
One of Rogan’s most recent episodes included a conversation revolving around President Joe Biden authorizing the Ukrainian military to use American-supplied long-range missiles against Russian forces in the Kursk region, just beyond the northeastern border of Ukraine.
“Zelensky says Putin is terrified. F–k you, man. F–k you, people. You people are about to start World War III,” Rogan said.
“Maybe that would be a good thing we would like to avoid from a dying former president.”
4 Joe Rogan is facing backlash for his claims about World War III on his podcast. YouTube / PowerfulJRE
Klitschko, a former world heavyweight champion, released his a video clapping back at Rogan.
4 Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko talking to the media outside a shelled residential building in Svyatoshyn district of Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrinform/News Pictures/Shutters
“You talk about these American weapons being sent to Ukraine, which you believe will lead to the Third World War. So, let me tell you that you’re repeating Russian propaganda – Putin’s Russia is in trouble. So they want to scare you and people like you. His war was supposed to last three days, it has lasted three years thanks to the heroism and sacrifice of us Ukrainians,” Klitschko said in a video shared on X.
“So you’re using the only weapon that Putin really intends to use: propaganda and this weapon really weakens our democracies. Putin’s Russia wants to destroy Ukraine quietly, they want America to stay quiet – not great. A great America is not an America that abandons countries that defend freedom with their lives.”
Klitschko also offered to appear on Rogan’s podcast so they could discuss their disagreements “like free men.”
4 Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir holding a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion. REUTERS
Countries throughout Europe are prepping — out of extra caution — for potential escalation that could advance beyond Ukraine and Russia’s borders.
Some nations closest to the conflicting countries have begun the modern equivalent of Doomsday preparations. Germany started anticipating Russian attacks on NATO countries as early as January 2024 and even drafted war plans that have since been leaked. Just last week, Russia also started to construct nuclear-resistant bomb shelters.
4 Burnt cars lie near a residential apartment building heavily damaged by a Russian kamikaze drone’s strike in November 2024. Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
Rogan isn’t the only one to suggest that drastic consequences could be imminent following Biden’s missile authorization.
Just last week, Donald Trump Jr. said the same, claiming that Biden was specifically trying to incite a larger war ahead of his father President-elect Donald Trump’s presidency.
Joe Rogan accused of spreading ‘Russian propaganda’ by Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko
