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Nigeria provided intelligence for US airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria, with ongoing cooperation and potential future strikes, amid US warnings of more attacks and praise from Trump supporters for the action taken on Christmas Day.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a suspension of intelligence sharing with the US in response to US strikes on suspected drug vessels, criticizing them as extrajudicial and calling for a focus on human rights. Tensions have escalated amid US naval deployments in the Caribbean aimed at combating drug trafficking, with Petro also criticizing US drug policies and calling for an investigation into Trump for war crimes.
Russian intelligence reportedly dismissed US warnings of a potential terror threat, leading to strained intelligence cooperation between the two countries. The US had shared intelligence indicating a possible attack on Russian soil, but Russian officials allegedly downplayed the information, attributing it to American attempts to sow discord. This incident highlights the challenges in international security cooperation and the complexities of intelligence sharing between nations.
Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, former head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), revealed in an interview that the SBU worked closely with the CIA to rebuild Ukraine's intelligence capabilities after the ouster of President Yanukovych in 2014. The cooperation, which began a decade ago, involved assistance in cyber-defense, counterintelligence training, and capturing Russian intelligence assets. Nalyvaichenko emphasized the importance of rooting out pro-Russian elements within the SBU and highlighted the support received from the Obama administration. The collaboration has resulted in a more effective SBU, particularly in counterterrorism and counterintelligence, and has contributed to the security of both Ukraine and the United States.
C.I.A. Director William J. Burns has arrived in Israel for discussions with leaders and intelligence officials, as the United States urges Israel to pursue a more targeted approach in its conflict with Hamas, allow pauses in the fighting, and minimize civilian casualties. The visit aims to expand intelligence sharing and reinforce American commitment to cooperation in the region. Burns will also travel to other Middle Eastern countries to discuss the situation in Gaza, ongoing hostage negotiations, and the need to prevent the war from escalating further. U.S. officials have been visiting Israel regularly since the conflict began, with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently making a similar case to Israeli officials.