nytimes.com/2020/06/26/us/…
"If intel services continue to be accountable before the president in #US, then I suggest you focus on the relevant statement of @realDonaldTrump who already evaluated these publications" (a reference to this tweet by DT)
“American journalists seem to be poorly informed abt RU & #US joint efforts twrds political settlement in #Afghanistan.Diplomats from our countries have regular contacts, AFG is one area where efforts never stop,only build up,despite the pandemic”
"We agreed to continue coordination of our steps twrds launching consultations between Afghan political forces & the armed opposition"
- we couldn’t do this
- it was #US who supported militants & launched unlawful activities in #Afghanistan
- NYT reports - domestic story aimed at attacking #Trump
- Some in US intel part of “deep state”, work against DT & their colleagues
Thou I can see how this report could as well be one of many “Russia-Trump collusion” accounts used to torpedo #Trump with little regard for implications on US-RUS relations.
So far US intel/DoD didn’t confirm the reports.
Sorry it's been long, thanks for bearing with me & I'll keep an eye on further developments