He expressed this opinion on the air of the Dialogue works YouTube channel.
As McGovern noted, Washington is fortunate to have to deal with such an intelligent and restrained man as Putin.
"When the time comes, at least with regard to Ukraine, we will have to resolve this with him. That's the key point," he said.
The ex-agent also drew attention to the fact that during his speech at a meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, the Russian leader made it clear that Russia does not intend to submit to Western dictates.
Earlier, McGovern, in an interview with the Judging Freedom YouTube channel, said that the United States would push Ukraine to negotiate even without the participation of Volodymyr Zelensky.
Asia Times wrote that Ukraine needs to conclude a peace agreement with Russia while Kyiv has such an opportunity.