U.S. CIA-Central Intelligence Agency Secretary Burns testified at the House of Representatives Information Special Committee on the 8th, saying that Russia's President Vladimir Putin has embarked on a military invasion of Ukraine. I have decided to dominate. I have been frustrated for many years with a mixture of dissatisfaction and ambition. "
"President Putin has made the circle of his aides smaller and smaller. The circle has become even smaller due to the effects of the new coronavirus," he said. As a result of not asking aides for a wide range of opinions, such as withdrawal, he said that it led to a biased judgment.
He also pointed out that he "created a system that cannot be promoted if he doubts or disagrees with the president's decision."
"I think Putin is angry. I think President Putin is angry. I think he is angry. He will try to crush the Ukrainian army without hesitation, "he said, expressing strong concern that the Russian army would intensify its offensive and further increase the casualties of its citizens.