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Title: Russia-Ukraine war: Intel officials predict 'ugly' weeks ahead as Putin doubles down
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Published: Mar 8, 2022
Author: Ronn Blitzer
Post Date: 2022-03-09 09:37:46 by goldilucky
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Ukraine Published March 8, 2022 12:33pm EST Russia-Ukraine war: Intel officials predict 'ugly' weeks ahead as Putin doubles down Putin had 'flawed' assumption Russian military capable of 'quick, decisive victory at minimal cost' Ronn Blitzer By Ronn Blitzer | Fox News
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Top U.S. intelligence officials warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is frustrated that his invasion of Ukraine is not going as planned, and that the coming weeks will get "ugly" as he takes an even more aggressive approach to try and take over the country.
During a House Intelligence Committee hearing, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said that Putin did not expect the U.S. and European allies to respond the way they have with sanctions, and did not anticipate private companies ceasing to do business with Russia.
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"Nevertheless," Haines said, "our analysts assessed that Putin is unlikely to be deterred by such setbacks and instead may escalate, essentially doubling down to achieve Ukrainian disarmament neutrality to prevent it from further integrating with the U.S. and NATO if it doesn't reach some diplomatic negotiation." In this handout photo made from video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to celebrate International Women's Day, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
In this handout photo made from video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to celebrate International Women's Day, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (Russian Presidential Press Service via AP)
Haines went on to say that her agency believes "Putin feels aggrieved because the West does not give him proper deference."
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CIA Director William Burns seconded the notion that Putin is adamant in achieving his goals and that "this is a matter of deep personal conviction" for the Russian leader. stating that he believes "Putin is determined to dominate and control Ukraine to shape its orientation." Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines (center) listens during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 8, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The committee also heard from Director of the National Security Agency Gen. Paul Nakasone, FBI Director Christopher Wray, CIA Director William Burns and Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines (center) listens during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 8, 2022, in Washington, D.C. The committee also heard from Director of the National Security Agency Gen. Paul Nakasone, FBI Director Christopher Wray, CIA Director William Burns and Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Burns also said that he thinks Putin began this war based on false assumptions that Ukraine could be "easily intimidated," that Europeans, particularly France and Germany, are "distracted" by internal politics, that Russia's foreign currency reserves gave them sufficient protection against sanctions, and that improvements made to the Russian military would have yielded "a quick, decisive victory at minimal cost."
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"He's been proven wrong on every count," Burns said. "Those assumptions have proven to be profoundly flawed over the last 12 days of conflict."
As a result, Burns said he thinks "Putin is angry and frustrated now."
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A Belarusian volunteer speaks by phone as he receives military training at the Belarusian Company base in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Hundreds of Belarus' emigrants and citizens have arrived in Ukraine to help the Ukrainian army fight against Russian invaders. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Burns predicted that this frustration will result in "an ugly next few weeks in which he doubles down … with scant regard for civilian casualties."
Despite his belief that Russia will act with even greater force, Burns said he is also confident that Ukraine will fight back.
"The one thing I'm absolutely convinced of, and I think our analysts across the intelligence community are absolutely convinced of, is the Ukrainians are going to continue to resist fiercely and effectively," Burns said.
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Haines noted that while Putin may take a tougher stance now, he may be lowering his expectations in terms of possible outcomes as he sees more and more obstacles in his way.
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Anybody notice the pale horse at the upper right corner?
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#11. To: goldilucky (#0)
If you are referring to the horse on the flag behind Putin, I believe that has to do with St. George and the dragon legend. The actual pale horse of Revelation is a light green color. The globalist elite know this, and have fashioned the "green movement" to use as a weapon against humanity. Notice the Greek word is "chloros"... the same word used to describe the "green" grass that was burned up in Rev. 8:7. Any excuse to use some stylized "666" motif.
Sure it does. http://blog.obitel-minsk.com/201...-iconography-of-sain.html Kind of reminds me of this http://unherd.com/2022/02/putins-spiritual-destiny/ And then this www.discovery.global/bibl...g-war-with-russia-part-2/ read section on "20th CENTURY TROJAN HORSE" where Nikita Khrushchev is quoted. Kind of gives you a real warm fuzzy feeling inside doesn't it?
#13. To: goldilucky (#12)
There is a great deal of insight in the articles you posted, however I feel at odds, Biblically speaking, with some of the content. In the first article on the martyr of St. George, I feel that placing George on the White Horse of Revelation is a mistake. Protestant Bible scholars usually assign this role to the anti-christ. I did likewise until I saw convincing evidence that the White Horse was the worldwide "pandemic" that conquered the entire world, wearing the corona/crown and having a toxon/toxic vaccine/bow. Of course, there was no visible anti-christ person per se, but, then, where is it actually written that the AC would be the rider? As to the Unherd article, if Kyev is so vital to Putin, why attack so half-heartedly. We are being told that the huge Russian convoy is being thwarted 10 miles outside the capital. Really? Does Russia no longer know how to conduct a ground assault? Is Russia having mechanical problems with their Hinds and Migs? The whole story from our MSM is gobbledygook (as usual). As for the Discovery World article, I reject the notion that the bear of Daniel 7 is Russia. And that throws the whole thing askew. On the other hand, the article did bring in some Scripture that I had not thought of, namely Jeremiah 50:9. I do frequently ponder Mystery Babylon as mentioned in Revelation. Who do you believe best fulfils that prophecy, goldilucky? Any ideas? And if you have a convincing argument for the bear of Dan 7 being Russia please share it.
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestAnybody notice the pale horse at the upper right corner?
a pale (chloros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5515: Green, pale green. From the same as Chloe; greenish
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If you are referring to the horse on the flag behind Putin, I believe that has to do with St. George and the dragon legend.
Replies to Comment # 12. Kind of gives you a real warm fuzzy feeling inside doesn't it?
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