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How the Biden White House scrambled after Poland missile blast

President Joe Biden has been adamant that the United States will back Ukraine in its nine-month fight to repel a Russian invasion. But he has insisted, "we will not fight the Third World War in Ukraine."

Reuters

Kremlin says Putin-Biden summit ‘out of the question at the moment’

It comes as US and Russian officials are expected to meet in Cairo on November 29 to discuss ways of combatting nuclear proliferation

Evening Standard

Russia not planning on deploying nukes, Kremlin confirms

On 14 November, CIA Director Bill Burns had met with his Russian intelligence counterpart to warn of consequences if Russia were to deploy a nuclear weapon in Ukraine

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Ukraine’s Zelensky calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has triumphantly walked the streets of the newly liberated city of Kherson, hailing Russia’s withdrawal as the “beginning of the end of the war”.

Irish Independent

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

Monday evening news briefing: CIA in secret talks with Russia

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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

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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

CIA chief: I'm no Jason Bourne, I drive an old Subaru

Washington (AFP) - CIA Director Bill Burns said in the US spy agency's first-ever podcast Thursday that his life is nothing like Jason Bourne and James Bond, ripping hot cars through crowded cities and deploying unimaginable lethal gadgets.

AFP

Chinese invasion of Taiwan may come sooner than expected

Experts fear the timeline may be accelerating.

Axios

Taiwan ramps up its military

Taiwan’s president boarded a warship yesterday to watch the country’s largest ever military drills amid warnings that China could move to invade Taiwan within a year and a half.

Irish Independent

Putin's "annexation playbook" in Ukraine could leave no path to peace

"The risk appetite of this guy is very different from the risk appetite of Joe Biden."

Axios

UK spy chief doubts Iran supreme leader will back nuclear deal

Washington (AFP) - Britain's spy chief voiced doubt Thursday that a landmark 2015 nuclear accord with Iran can be revived, saying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remained opposed despite marathon diplomacy with the United States.

AFP

Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip ‘not a good idea right now’, says Biden

US military advises against House speaker’s reported trip as president is due to talk to Xi Jinping for first time in four months

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War in Ukraine: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:

The Guardian - UK

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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…

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Axios

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

AFP

US says Iran risks dependency on Russia

Washington (AFP) - 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.

AFP

Ukraine making China rethink when, not whether, to invade Taiwan: CIA chief

Washington (AFP) - China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia's experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing's calculations on when and how -- not whether -- to invade, the head of the CIA said Wednesday.

Politico

The Putinologist: CIA chief’s long history with Putin gives him special insight

Burns’ extensive experience in Russia makes him a singular figure among President Joe Biden’s aides.

AFP

Ukraine's Mariupol defenders face final showdown with Russian invaders

Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine's last soldiers in the port city of Mariupol face a brutal final showdown Sunday with besieging Russian forces, who are hoping to deliver a critical win ahead of the country's victory day.

Axios

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.

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