Russia has been continuing to deny any plans to invade Ukraine, despite tens of thousands of troops lining up on the border. World powers have warned Moscow that they stand ready to impose sanctions should it pursue any further military aggression against Ukraine. 

Retired 4 Star General and former vice Chief of the US Army Jack Keane joined Kieran to discuss the possibility of Russia invading Ukraine...

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