The end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. I want to read a statement out of the annual threat assessment and just confirm that you agree with this. It says Russia views its ongoing war with Ukraine as a proxy conflict with the west, and its objective to restore Russian strength and security and its near abroad against perceived US And Western encroachment has increased the risks of unintended escalation between Russia and NATO. Do you. Do you agree with that statement? And that is. That is in the annual threat assessment, correct? Correct. I'd like to refer to an AP story, Associated Press, dated March 21, 2025. (00:14–00:39)
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Asserts that Russia sees the war with Ukraine as a proxy conflict with the West, increasing escalation risks.
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