so if he'll back off that to talk about the more substantive issues, that would be a good sign. if he comes out saying you didn't meet my list of demands, that means he's probably going to use military force against the ukrainians. >> that is so troubling, and then when there's some opposition, the poison-tipped umbrella strategy has also been effective for putin. thank you both for being with me. it's a pleasure to see you both. still ahead, a glimpse of what could soon be our reality. we'll get a live report from a nation that's already dosing out a fourth, fourth covid shot. you're watching "jose diaz-balart reports." u're watch diaz-balt arreports.