State of American-Russian Relations

The discussion highlights the deteriorating relations between the United States and Russia, particularly in light of President Trump's recent comments and claims of multiple conversations with President Putin. Colonel McGregor emphasizes that the lack of confirmed discussions from the Russian side suggests a significant disconnect. He notes that President Trump's insistence on portraying the Russian economy as desperate is misleading and offensive to Russia, given that independent assessments indicate their economic growth is stable. The colonel warns that the U.S. may soon find itself without leverage over Russia, which could lead the Russians to pursue their strategic goals without regard for U.S. interests.