by Jimmy Quinn
The former secretary of state dismissed the possibility that negotiations could bring about a durable peace.
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Left: Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2020. Right: Mike Pompeo speaks in Memphis, Tenn., in June.
Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via Reuters; Karen Pulfer Focht/Reuters
Mike Pompeo called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “planned genocide” akin to the mass starvation in the country nearly a century ago and dismissed the idea that the war could be ended through negotiations with Vladimir Putin, calling instead for a robust effort to propel Ukraine to decisive victory.
He made the comments in an address delivered at a closed-door Hudson Institute event on Wednesday, a recording of which will be made public later this morning.
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Jimmy Quinn is the former national security correspondent for National Review.
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Mike Pompeo called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “planned genocide” akin to the mass starvation in the country nearly a century ago and dismissed the idea that the war could be ended through negotiations with Vladimir Putin, calling instead for a robust effort to propel Ukraine to decisive victory.
He made the comments in an address delivered at a closed-door Hudson Institute event on Wednesday, a recording of which will be made public later this morning.
About the Author
Jimmy Quinn is the former national security correspondent for National Review.
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