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The segment analyzes Victoria Nuland's February comments regarding "surprises" for Putin on the battlefield in relation to the recent terror attack at a Moscow concert hall. While Russian officials implicate Ukraine and the West, the U.S. attributes the attack to ISIS-K. The hosts discuss the origins of ISIS-K in Afghanistan and the use of the group as a geopolitical tool.
Victoria Nuland Visit to Kiev and Battlefield Surprises
Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited Kiev to demonstrate U.S. support and unity with the Ukrainian government. During her visit, she promised that Vladimir Putin would face "nice surprises" on the battlefield in 2024. The hosts interpret this as a sign of further military escalation and the provision of long-range weaponry.
John Kirby stated that the war in Ukraine could end immediately if Russia withdrew its troops, but emphasized that the U.S. will support Ukraine "as long as it takes." The U.S. position is that President Zelensky alone will determine the terms of victory and when to enter negotiations.
Due Process, Military Courts and Battlefield USA
The hosts analyze Panetta's claims regarding due process for "citizen terrorists," noting that such individuals would be tried in military rather than civilian courts. They discuss the "Expatriation Act" and the legal definition of the United States as a "battlefield" in the war on terror.
