Addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee on global threats to the United States, Army Lt. General Scott D. Berrier, DIA director, and Avril D. Haines, director of national intelligence stated the following:
“The invasion has demonstrated Russia’s intent to overturn the U.S. led, rules-based, post-Cold War international order, expand its control over the former Soviet Union and reclaim what it regards as its rightful position on the world stage….
…In response to stiff resistance, Russia has resorted to more indiscriminate and brutal methods that are destroying cities and infrastructure and are increasing civilian deaths. Negotiations remain stalled as both sides focus on the outcome of the battle in the Donbas region, while partnership with Ukraine and warning of potential escalation remain key priorities for the DIA.” – Berrier
The unprecedented development in the capabilities of Russia along with China have included more lethal ballistic and cruise missiles along with stockpiling nuclear arms and utilizing disinformation, unconventional foreign proxy groups, cyber-attacks, and economic manipulation in their arsenal.
Growing closer to the governments of Russia and China are now Iran and North Korea whom Avril noted, The governments of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea have all proven their capability and intent to promote their interests in methods which undercut U.S. and allied interests.
Source #1: globalsecurity.org
Source #2: Department of Defense
Source #3: Black Hot Fire Network
“The invasion has demonstrated Russia’s intent to overturn the U.S. led, rules-based, post-Cold War international order, expand its control over the former Soviet Union and reclaim what it regards as its rightful position on the world stage….
…In response to stiff resistance, Russia has resorted to more indiscriminate and brutal methods that are destroying cities and infrastructure and are increasing civilian deaths. Negotiations remain stalled as both sides focus on the outcome of the battle in the Donbas region, while partnership with Ukraine and warning of potential escalation remain key priorities for the DIA.” – Berrier
The unprecedented development in the capabilities of Russia along with China have included more lethal ballistic and cruise missiles along with stockpiling nuclear arms and utilizing disinformation, unconventional foreign proxy groups, cyber-attacks, and economic manipulation in their arsenal.
Growing closer to the governments of Russia and China are now Iran and North Korea whom Avril noted, The governments of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea have all proven their capability and intent to promote their interests in methods which undercut U.S. and allied interests.
Source #1: globalsecurity.org
Source #2: Department of Defense
Source #3: Black Hot Fire Network
