"CIA Director Warns Against Historic Mistake in Abandoning Ukraine"

CIA Director William Burns argues that it would be a mistake "of historic proportions" for the United States to not provide assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia, emphasizing the relatively modest investment with significant geopolitical returns. He believes that supporting Ukraine will strengthen its bargaining position in negotiations and force Russia to spend more to sustain the war. Burns is the latest top U.S. official to advocate for aiding Ukraine, as lawmakers debate a southern border deal holding up $60 billion in aid, and his column follows a recent secret visit to Ukraine to brief President Zelenskyy on Russia's future plans.