CIA Director William Burns traveled last week to Kyiv, where he met with intelligence officials and spoke with President Zelenskyy. Burns is a career diplomat who spent more than three decades at the State Department, including as U.S. ambassador to Russia.
In November, Burns - at President Biden's request - led a U.S. delegation to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow and, while there, conveyed during a phone call with President Putin U.S. concerns about Russia's military buildup at Ukraine's border.
A U.S. official said of Burns' travel: "Last Wednesday, Director Burns visited Kyiv on a previously scheduled trip, where he consulted with intelligence counterparts amid concerns of a further invasion of Ukraine by Russia." (1/2)
(cont'd) "They discussed current assessments of risk to Ukraine. While there, he also had the opportunity to discuss the current situation with President Zelenskyy and efforts to de-escalate tensions." (2/2)
Confirming @NatashaBertrand and @KatieBoLillis reporting tonight.
Confirming @NatashaBertrand and @KatieBoLillis reporting tonight.
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