CIA Chief, abandoning Kiev would be a historic own goal for the USA. "For the US to abandon the conflict in Ukraine at this crucial moment would be an own goal of historic proportions": this was stated by the head of the CIA William Burns.
"The key to success - he writes - lies in preserving Western aid to Kiev": Representing less than 5% of the US defense budget, it is a relatively modest investment with significant geopolitical returns for the United States. Maintaining the flow of weapons will put Ukraine in a stronger position if an opportunity for serious negotiations emerges.