Early this year, U.S. gave Ukraine crucial intelligence on Russia’s intentions that helped Kyiv in first days of war - WSJ
CIA Director William Burns prior to the start of Russian invasion provided Ukraine with critical classified information that helped the country shape up its defense plans for the first days of war. “In mid-January, CIA Director Mr. Burns made a secret trip to Kyiv to see Mr. Zelensky. But most European allies found it hard to believe Mr. Putin would really invade. As Ukrinform reported earlier, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine. The Russian forces have been destroying Ukrainian infrastructure, massively shelling residential areas using artillery, MLR systems, and ballistic missiles.
Source: Wall Street Journal April 03, 2022 05:31 UTC
