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Russian invasion: David Petraeus examines Putin’s strategy

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Russian invasion: David Petraeus examines Putin’s strategy

At the first in-person Munich Security Conference in two years, world leaders gathered amidst the greatest threat to European peace since World War II. Ian Bremmer sat down with former CIA Director and retired four-star general David Petraeus for an upcoming episode of GZERO World just days before Russia mounted a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He knows a thing or two about invasions, having played pivotal roles in both of America's military campaigns in Iraq over the past thirty years. And as he tells Ian Bremmer, invading a country is one thing. Holding onto it is quite another.

Putin invasion of Ukraine: Worst outbreak of war since 1939

Putin invasion of Ukraine: Worst outbreak of war since 1939

Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: The worst has come to happen. The Putin invasion of Ukraine that we now see unfolding is the worst outbreak of war that we've had since Hitler invaded Poland in September of 1939.

Russian troops into Donbas: Beginning of a new Cold War?

Russian troops into Donbas: Beginning of a new Cold War?

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: We are looking at the beginning of a new Cold War between the United States, NATO, Europe, and Russia. The Russians have decided to recognize the independence of the breakaway Ukrainian territories in the Donbas, sending in troops. This means diplomacy has failed between the US, its allies and the Russians. It means sanctions are coming, and the Russians are likely to respond and retaliate. China's response is incredibly important - and could help bring a climb down, if China is willing to use its leverage with Putin.