On the recordMarch 12, 2022
I think the Russians, Putin, I say Russians, Putin is committed to conquering, if he can, which I think will be impossible, all of Ukraine.
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Clapper discusses Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine and the futility of negotiating with him.
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