DNI Tulsi Gabbard Says U.S. Intel Sees No Russian Capacity to Conquer Ukraine or Invade Europe
Her post challenges warnings of a wider Russian threat to support the administration's Ukraine diplomacy.
Overview
- In a post on X, the intelligence chief said assessments do not find Russia capable of conquering and occupying Ukraine or invading and occupying Europe.
- She accused “deep state warmongers” and parts of the media of exaggerating the threat to undermine President Trump’s push for negotiations.
- Gabbard said she disclosed no classified details and cautioned that distorting intelligence could damage efforts to end the conflict.
- Reporting cited by News18 notes U.S. intelligence also assesses Vladimir Putin still seeks to pressure Ukraine through a prolonged war of attrition.
- Separate coverage says a U.S.-proposed plan is progressing in Florida, with a Kremlin envoy calling talks constructive and President Zelenskyy saying the process is moving quickly.