Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. According to a Foreign Affairs article by CIA director William J. Burns, President Putin’s actions in the Ukraine war have been detrimental to Russia on multiple fronts. Burns expressed that the invasion has weakened Russia’s military and economy, leading to long-term setbacks. He believes that this has caused Russia to become economically subservient to China. Burns remarked that Russia’s military has sustained significant damage as a result of the conflict, including substantial casualties and destruction of military resources. The article also pointed out that Russia’s ambitions have inadvertently fortified NATO, with countries like Finland expressing their willingness to join the alliance. This perspective aligns with the assessment made by UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, who emphasized the global rejection of Russia, which has led to Putin seeking support from North Korea to sustain the invasion. Business Insider’s request for comment from Burns’ representatives went unanswered outside of regular business hours.
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