The Latest Breaking News from Bill Burns

CIA director meets Russian counterpart as US denies secret peace talks

Bill Burns says US is not ‘discussing settlement of war’ in Ukraine as Zelenskiy visits Kherson

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

CIA director Burns to meet Russian counterpart in Turkey

CIA Director Bill Burns is to meet with his Russian intelligence counterpart to underscore the consequences if Russia were to deploy a nuclear weapon in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

CIA launches a podcast, hoping to ‘demystify’ the agency and boost recruitment

WASHINGTON — There is no shortage of podcasts out there exploring the mechanics of espionage, celebrating fictionalized spies and detailing the real-world exploits of the country’s premiere intelligence agency. But only one, as of today, is officially unclassified.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 22, 2022

First Thing: Trump broke law by refusing to stop insurrection, panel expected to say

January 6 committee will hold eighth public hearing on Thursday. Plus, UK Conservatives brace for last round of leadership contest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

CIA Chief: Ukraine Making China Rethink When, Not Whether, to Invade Taiwan

China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia's experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing's calculations on how, not whether, to invade, the head of the CIA said Wednesday. Appearing at the Aspen Security Forum, Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns played down speculation that Chinese President Xi Jinping could…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022

US Says Iran Risks Dependency on Russia

The United States on Wednesday warned Iran that it risked dependency on an isolated Russia after it welcomed President Vladimir Putin, although the CIA chief acknowledged the two nations have uneasy ties. Putin on Tuesday visited Tehran for a three-way summit with his counterparts from Iran and Turkey that was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022

Putin's Ukraine "failure" influencing China on "how and when" to invade Taiwan, CIA chief says

"You don’t achieve quick, decisive victories with underwhelming force," Bill Burns said.

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Ukraine war quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief

Bill Burns says Beijing likely to reconsider timing of any invasion amid Russia’s ‘unsettling’ war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022

Putin believes he can't "afford to lose" in Ukraine, CIA chief says

Russia's 2nd phase of attacks on Ukraine's east and south may be "even riskier" than the 1st, Burns warns.

Axios · May 7, 2022

Zelenskyy says brace for nukes

The Ukrainian president's comments come as peace activists warn Sweden and Finland against joining NATO

Salon · Apr 17, 2022