“The so-called deep state warmongers and their propaganda media are once again trying to undermine President Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine – and indeed Europe – by falsely claiming that the 'US intelligence community' supports the EU/NATO view that Russia's goal is to invade/conquer Europe (to gain support for its pro-war policies). The truth is that 'US intelligence' estimates that Russia does not even have the ability conquering and occupying Ukraine, and what about 'attacking and occupying' Europe,” Gabbard wrote on X.
On Friday, Reuters wrote that, according to US intelligence, Vladimir Putin's goals regarding the war in Ukraine remain unchanged. As reported, US intelligence reports show that Putin intends to occupy all of Ukraine and claim the part of Europe that was formerly in the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union or was part of it. The website cited six sources familiar with American intelligence.
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The reports present a significantly different vision from that presented by US President Donald Trump and his negotiators, who maintain that Putin wants to end the conflict. According to one source, the latest report comes from the end of September.
Reuters wrote that the US findings have been consistent since Putin launched a full-scale invasion against Ukraine in 2022. They largely coincide with the assessments of European leaders and intelligence agencies, according to which Putin is seeking to control all of Ukraine and the territories of countries formerly part of the USSR, including countries that are currently members of NATO.
“The intelligence has always indicated that Putin wants more,” Mike Quigley, a Democratic congressman who sits on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, told the agency. — Europeans are convinced of this. Poles are completely convinced of this. The Balts think they will be the first, he added.
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