A former NATO leader said that Putin probably realized he made a mistake.
"He knows it in his heart, he will never admit it publicly," said James G.
Russia can't keep up with military capabilities.
James Stavridis, a former NATO leader, said that Putin probably regrets invading Ukraine.
The former NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe spoke about the invasion in a radio show.
John Catsimatidis is the owner of WABC New York and the host of "The Cats Roundtable".
In the dark, quiet hours at two o'clock in the morning, Putin will realize he made a mistake when he wakes up. He won't admit that in public. It never occurred to me.
The "fiction" that Neo-Nazis run Ukraine and that Putin was forced into the conflict by NATO, would be maintained by the Russian leader.
He said that Putin knows he is responsible for the invasion and sanctions.
He thinks he knows it in his heart and won't say it publicly.
Russia's military is being burned through by Putin.
Six months from now, he's going to be in very dire straits, and I think negotiations could begin.
Russia has suffered tens of thousands of casualties according to the Pentagon. The number is closer to 70,000 killed and wounded according to the interviewer.
According to reports, Russia is trying to replenish its ranks by offering freedom to prisoners who serve, as well as substantial cash bonuses for others who join.
Russia's economy has been hit by sanctions levied against it by Western countries.
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