Trump's Embrace of Ukraine is Positive: Gen. Breedlove
Balance of Power
Retired General Philip Breedlove & Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe shares his thoughts on President Trump's change about Russian President Vladimir Putin and if this shift will effect Putin's involvement in the war in Ukraine. He also talks about what the most important weapon the US can send to Ukraine and whether or not continuous sanctions on Russia will be beneficial. Retired General Philip Breedlove speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
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