Biden Is 'Convinced' Putin Has Decided To Invade Ukraine

The transcript features an interview with Brett Bruen, former director of Global Engagement in the Obama administration, discussing the geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine. Bruen analyzes President Biden's statement on Putin's decision-making, the implications of NATO expansion, and the potential for Russian provocations. He highlights the strategic calculations of Putin, the risks of escalation, and the broader ambitions of Russia to reestablish influence over former Soviet territories. The discussion concludes with speculations on potential future developments and the global impact of the conflict.

What is the main goal of the Biden administration's recent public statements regarding Russia?

• To call out Putin and dissuade him from invading Ukraine

• To declare war on Russia

• To impose immediate sanctions on Russia

• To announce NATO expansion

What is a central issue that Russia has with Ukraine?

• Ukraine's trade agreements with China

• Ukraine's environmental policies

• Ukraine's economic policies

• Ukraine's potential NATO membership

What strategy might Putin use to divide Western alliances?

• Negotiating peace treaties

• Launching a full-scale invasion

• Moving in small to avoid significant sanctions

• Engaging in cyber warfare

What is one of the potential risks if the US gets further involved in the conflict?

• A global economic recession

• The outbreak of another World War

• A diplomatic resolution

• Increased trade with Russia

What is Putin's ultimate goal in targeting Kiev?

• To change the government to one more favorable to Russia

• To establish a military base

• To annex the entire country

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Which regions does Putin already control in Ukraine?

• Luhansk, Donetsk, and Crimea

• Kiev and Odessa

• Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia

• Kharkiv and Lviv

What broader ambition does Putin have beyond Ukraine?

• Developing nuclear weapons

• Rebuilding the Soviet Union

• Establishing a new trade route

• Forming a new military alliance