to come down. there is no reason for this to come and have another landlord in europe. and that is why we want to continue to pursue a diplomatic path forward here. we don't believe that vladimir putin has made a final decision to launch yet, another invasion, or encourage into ukraine. we still think there's time and space for diplomacy. there is not going to be any push in the united states out of europe. we have a very sizeable force posture. they're >> the pentagon press secretary responding to warnings from former intelligence officer, that russia is hoping to infect the u.s. from you. here's what she wrote in today's new york times. getting out of the current crisis for choirs acting, not reacting. the united states needs to shape the diplomatic response and engage russia on the west terms, not just russia forging a united front with european allies and rallying border support should be america's longest game. otherwise the saga could indeed mark the beginning of the end of america's military presence in europe. back with us, michael -- former invested or to russia