“I think this could be a method to intimidate the Ukrainian leadership, to send a signal to the United States … This build-up has reached the point where it could form the basis for a limited invasion.… This should be taken seriously not only by the United States, but also by the allies, “the head of the CIA stressed.
Burns noted that, as ambassador to Russia in 2005-2008, he learned that “the Russian leadership must not be underestimated.” The head of the CIA added that the US leadership understands the seriousness of the situation.
“US President Joe Biden in a telephone conversation with President (Russia – ed.) Putin very clearly stated our serious concern (the concentration of Russian forces near Ukraine – ed.),” He said.
– .