Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? The bleak prediction of the CIA chief

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The head of the CIA warned today (Wednesday) that there is a growing fear that Russia will use nuclear weapons, during the war in Ukraine. According to the report presented on the MIRROR website, “there is concern that Vladimir Putin may decide to take the drastic step if his forces continue to encounter opposition from the Ukrainians.”

Speaking at a U.S. Congress intelligence conference, CIA chief William Burns said, “The Russian military echelon is considering using smaller nuclear weapons. The Russian doctrine of warfare is such that you escalate the war, just for the sake of escalation. So I believe the risk goes up. According to this doctrine. “

Meanwhile, a former White House official who dealt with the Russian nuclear issue said that “the risk of using nuclear weapons on the part of the Russians is rising, mainly because Putin does not see the use of such weapons the same things the US sees or even the former Soviet Union.” Putin sees nuclear weapons as “attack tools,” adding that “the United States has newer weapons for deterrence and defense, Russia has nuclear weapons as part of a battle plan.”

The former senior official added that fears were growing because of Russia’s slow progress within Ukraine, which is inconsistent with Putin’s wishes: “To show the world that it has crossed the nuclear threshold and that the West can act like it if it wants to.”

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In addition, Scott Breyer, a senior Pentagon intelligence official, added that “Russia under Putin is working overtime to replenish its nuclear arsenal. The emphasis is on nuclear weapons with smaller capabilities, for tactical purposes. I believe Putin thinks this gives him an asymmetrical advantage. “.

U.S. National Intelligence Director Avril Haynes added in a hearing yesterday that “we estimate Putin feels hurt by the West. He feels he is not being given the respect he deserves and sees the situation in Ukraine as a war he must not lose. “

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