Why Ukraine Remains Hopeful but Uncertain

By General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.)

General Petraeus served more than 37 years in the U.S. military with six consecutive commands, five of which were combat, including command of the Multi-National Force-Iraq during the Surge, U.S. Central Command, and Coalition and U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. He is a partner in the KKR global investment firm and chairs the firm’s global institute.

As the impeachment investigation continues, The Cipher Brief spoke with former CIA Director and retired Four-Star General David Petraeus about why Ukraine is such an important strategic partner for the U.S.

The Cipher Brief:  You and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst called in recent months for U.S. support of Ukraine and its new president.  Help us understand – outside of the current accusations around the president’s phone call – why Ukraine is a strategic concern for the United States?

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