CIA Chief, abandoning Kiev would be a historic own goal for the USA - Last minute

2024-01-30T15:59:37.282Z

Highlights: 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.

"For the US to abandon the conflict in Ukraine at this crucial moment and cut off support for Kiev would be an own goal of historic proportions": this was stated by the head of the CIA William Burns in an essay for Foreign Affairs. (HANDLE)