did know there was a problem with the release of the funds. vladimir putin did not acknowledge the facts as the he continues to stand behind president trump during the impeachment battle. >> as you can see there, wolf, president trump can very much apparently count on vladimir putin as that impeachment battle continues. the pattern, of course, that we've been seeing very much from the russians as they criticize the united states at the same time rarely ever criticize president trump and as we can see, supporting president trump at this very critical time, wolf? >> very interesting, indeed. fred pleitgen in moscow, thank you. >> just ahead, we're counting down to tonight's presidential debate as the new poll shows which candidate is leading the pack. before they're gone. now in-network with vsp. visionworks. see the difference. the ones that make a truebeen difference in people's lives.