How ‘Mild Bill’ Burns led a covert CIA campaign in Ukraine
15 hours ago · No one would ever refer to CIA Director William J. Burns as “Wild Bill,” the nickname of William J. Donovan, who led the OSS, the agency’s swashbuckling predecessor, during World War II.But ...
Transcript: NPR's full conversation with CIA Director William Burns
Jan 10, 2025 · Burns: Oh, you know, I've had a couple of conversations with my successor, with John Ratcliffe, and I don't, I'm not sure he needs my free advice. Kelly: But you must have picked up a tip or two ...
CIA Director Burns on Ukraine: ‘We’re running out of time to help …
Apr 18, 2024 · William J. Burns became Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in 2021 following a distinguished career as a diplomat under six presidents and administrations from both political parties. He is a former Deputy Secretary of State and …
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
3 hours ago · As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life. By Julian E. Barnes and David E. Sanger Julian Barnes ...
War in Ukraine Has Weakened Putin, C.I.A. Director Writes
Jan 30, 2024 · The war in Ukraine has “quietly corroded” the power of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, the C.I.A. director, William J. Burns, wrote in an essay published on Tuesday.
CIA Director William Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could …
Apr 19, 2024 · CIA Director William Burns acknowledged Thursday that without military assistance from the U.S., Ukraine could experience significant setbacks in its war with Russia.
CIA Director Burns Visited Ukraine to Meet With Zelensky - The …
Jan 19, 2023 · William J. Burns, the C.I.A. director, traveled to Kyiv last week for secret consultations with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials.
CIA Director William Burns discusses recent developments in the ... - NPR
Jul 21, 2023 · NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with CIA Director William Burns at the Aspen Security Forum about Russian attacks on Ukrainian port cities and about Ukraine using U.S.-supplied cluster bombs.
Q&A: The CIA chief on how the U.S. intel community handled …
Jan 10, 2025 · William Burns: I've had a couple of conversations with my successor — with John Ratcliffe — and I'm not sure he needs my free advice, I think… Kelly : But you must have picked up a tip or ...
CIA Director William Burns: Putin is 'the apostle of payback' - NPR
Jul 21, 2023 · Our co-host, Mary Louise Kelly, asked CIA Director William Burns about the rebellion and what it signals about Putin's strength and future in Ukraine last night at the Aspen Security Forum.
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