Wladimir Klitschko Criticizes Joe Rogan for Sharing Russian Propaganda

Joe Rogan Slams Escalation in Ukraine Conflict, Calls Situation “Insane”

Podcaster Joe Rogan has weighed in on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, offering a mix of sharp criticism and controversial statements on the actions of world leaders.

“How are you allowed to do that when you’re on your way out? Like, people don’t even want you there anymore. Maybe that’s something we’d like to avoid from a ‘dying’ former president. The whole thing is nuts,” Rogan said, without specifying who he was referencing but seemingly pointing to global political figures.

Rogan acknowledged the wrongdoing in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying, “It’s 100 percent wrong for Putin to invade Ukraine.” However, he directed much of his frustration at U.S. President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other Western leaders, accusing them of pushing the situation toward greater peril. “Zelenskyy says Putin is terrified. Fuck you, man. You fucking people are about to start World War III,” Rogan added bluntly.

Amid escalating tensions, Ukraine has increasingly used long-range drones to strike targets within Russia. Western allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom, recently approved Ukraine’s use of their missiles in attacks on Russian territory. Moscow retaliated with a mid-range ballistic missile strike and escalated threats, vowing to target countries that supplied Ukraine with those weapons.

Rogan criticized the dynamics of the conflict, describing it as a dangerous “proxy war” and echoing Kremlin narratives that question Ukraine’s agency. “The whole thing is a proxy war … it is fucking insane,” he said, underscoring his disapproval of what he perceives as international meddling fueling the violence.

While Rogan’s remarks reflect frustration shared by many observers, his characterization of the war risks aligning with disinformation narratives aimed at undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty and struggle against Russian aggression. Whether intentional or not, such framing has drawn criticism for downplaying the stakes for an independent Ukraine defending itself from occupation.