Host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, why ultra-MAGA\u2019s pro-Russia rhetoric encourages Putin to prolong the war, how the U.S support of Ukraine offers a very favorable return on investment in terms of American interests on the global stage (especially with regard to China), and what does Xi Jinping\u2019s recent trip to Moscow mean for the relationship between Russia and China? If you\u2019d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.\n \xa0\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices