logistics because we telegraphed everything he's about to do. >> we are able to see with our own eyes the buildup of troops along the three borders and in the black sea surrounding ukraine, nearing 200,000 troops at the peak. chuck, i wonder -- you were talking to keir about this, and we have been wondering openly about vladimir putin's stability right now. he has been increasingly isolated especially over the pandemic. his rhetoric has seemed different to those that watch him closely, and one ambassador said he was unhinged. do those around him have the ability to speak honestly about what might be happening? >> that's a great question. look, i was trying to get at this conversation with leon pennetta, and obviously being head of the ceo, and he indicated putin has a lot of soft spots and it was time to