No, I think we've always known that his intentions are to take Donetsk, for example, and he's defined that openly. I think the hope we have, since We're the only country in the world that can really talk to both countries involved in this [Ukraine and Russia]. we're the only ones that can talk to Ukraine and Russia, and everyone's encouraged us to play that role, at some point, that role might end. (03:03–03:07)
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