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'South Park' dove headfirst into the news of the Russia-Ukraine war as only creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are capable.

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00:00South Park dove headfirst into the news of the Russia-Ukraine war in its latest episode.

00:06As only creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are capable of pulling off,

00:11Wednesday's episode of South Park titled Back to the Cold War focused on the ongoing war.

00:16The episode mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin for getting older and being more aggressive.

00:21The show also slammed Putin with references to War Games and Red Dawn.

00:25South Park Elementary counselor Mr. McKay further whips up fears via his 80s nostalgia

00:30and terrifying the kids through school nuclear bomb drills straight out of the 60s.

00:35Putin is also mocked for being stuck in the 1980s.

00:38A portion of the plot also revolves around butters in an equestrian competition against a Russian student

00:44and the parents' perceived implications of who wins.

00:47Currently in its 25th season, South Park is the first scripted show to address the war,

00:52which is much thanks to the cartoon's quick turnaround, allowing the sitcom to be so topical.

00:57In reality, as of Wednesday, Russian troops reportedly seized the city of Kherson,

01:02noted as a significant moment in the battle for the country's south.

01:06Throughout the day, explosions struck the capital, Kiev, as Russian troops continue to lay siege.

01:11The death toll continues to climb.

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