Russia's Putin believes that he cannot afford to lose in Ukraine and is “doubling down” on the war, but does not show signs of planning to use tactical nuclear weapons, says CIA director William Burns.
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CBS News: Putin set to "double down" in second, risky phase of war: CIA director
The second phase of Russia's war in Ukraine — now concentrated in the Donbas in the east and south — is "at least as risky" and perhaps "even riskier" than the first, eight-week part of the conflict, CIA Director William Burns said Saturday, warning that President Vladimir Putin could "double down" on harsh tactics to boost his army's flagging momentum.
"I think Putin has staked a lot on this second phase of what is an incredibly ugly and brutal offensive against the Ukrainians," Burns said at a public event in Washington, D.C., adding the Russian leader was likely trying "to adapt to some of the lessons from the failures of the first phase."
Burns spoke at the Financial Times' Weekend Festival at a moderated question-and-answer session.
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WNU Editor: The CIA Director is repeating the Western narrative that Putin cannot afford to lose in Ukraine. The real question that should be asked is .... can President Biden and his Western allies afford to lose the war in Ukraine? That is a question that no one is raising, let alone even discussing or providing an analysis on what a Western defeat in Ukraine will entail.
CIA Director Says Putin Is Set to 'Double down' In The Ukraine War
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