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David Petraeus - Massive Success For Ukraine, Putin's Hunters Turned Into Prey - Info Flow
As Russia gears up for a long winter, many are asking what strategy Putin will pursue next. One potential move is to increase military action in Ukraine, which could see the return of Marines and Special Forces.
But even as Putin's forces creep closer to Kiev, another general is carving out a massive international success story: General David Petraeus. As head of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, Petraeus helped turn the tide against the Taliban, earning him the nickname 'Gen. Patton with a laptop'.
In this video, we take a look at Petraeus' international successes and ask: can Putin's hunters become prey once again?