January 25, 2022
U.S. Plans For Russia Amid Fears Of Attack
In addition to putting U.S. troops on heightened alert, the White House has outlined its economic plans to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. Jim Townsend joins Jay Strubberg from Newsy to discuss these developments.
Watch the full interview from Newsy.
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