Panetta served as secretary of defense and director of the CIA under the Obama administration.

As someone who has been involved in security policy for many years, he presented his unique view on the situation in Ukraine.

"He is in a very difficult situation."

"There is no doubt that Putin will be in trouble and Ukraine will win the war. Ultimately he will not win in Ukraine."



Mr. Panetta asserts that the Russian side will not win.



The background is the difficult situation Mr. Putin is in.



“Putin is now facing two battles: in Ukraine and in the capital Moscow. The latest estimates put the Russian military casualties at 80,000, with between 15,000 and 20,000 dead on the battlefield. This has hurt his family left behind in Russia and has sparked criticism of Mr Putin, who is in a very difficult position.”

What about the possibility of using nuclear weapons?

Mr Putin said he is facing tough times at home and abroad.



Mr. Panetta analyzes Mr. Putin's psychology regarding the possibility of using nuclear weapons.



"Our intelligence says Putin continues to make high-stakes bets. If you put someone like him in a corner, they'll do anything to get out of it. He's doing it right now. All there is is the threat of the use of nuclear weapons."



Mr. Panetta is concerned about so-called "dirty bombs" that spread radioactive material.

Once used, he points out, it could be a springboard for the use of nuclear weapons.



"I am concerned about [the use of 'dirty bombs'], even if they are less powerful than a full nuclear weapon. If someone uses radioactive material as a weapon, it will prevent others from using nuclear weapons." And that makes the use of nuclear weapons even more dangerous.The most conceivable scenario is the use of nuclear weapons on specific battlefields.The use of such weapons means crossing the line."

How Should America Respond?

Q. How should the US respond if Russia uses “dirty bombs” or nuclear weapons?



“We have to send a very strong signal to Mr. Putin. President Biden said that if Mr. Putin used nuclear weapons, it would be an 'Armageddon', a highly destructive outcome. clearly show.



If Putin uses nuclear weapons, the United States, along with its allies, will respond with conventional weapons.

It is important to send Putin a firm message that using nuclear weapons will only lead to serious consequences and ensure defeat."

``Only military power can influence Putin''

protracted war.



Mr. Panetta concludes with the only way to stop war.



“Putin can only be influenced by military power. Therefore, the US and its allies must continue to push Russia out of Ukraine and win this war. That is the only way Putin will agree to any solution.” is the method of