US CIA Director William Burns said new American aid would allow Ukraine to go on the offensive and carry out “penetrating” attacks on Crimea. This was reported with reference to the official’s speech at the hearing in the US Senate Intelligence Committee. RIA News.
According to Burns, with the new aid package, Kiev will be able to regain the offensive initiative in late 2024 or early 2025 and negotiate from a “significantly stronger” position.
The CIA director stated that US military assistance would provide Ukraine with the ability to launch “penetrating” attacks on Crimea and conduct operations against the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Former US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines statedUkraine’s military potential is weakening.
Budanov, formerly Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said About Kiev’s preparations for a serious operation in Crimea.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the USA and Japan are conducting negotiations in which they want to reach an agreement on increasing the supply of ammunition to Ukraine.