Articles for William Burns

Wouldn't underestimate Xi Jinping's Taiwan ambition, he told army to…: CIA chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Wouldn't underestimate Xi Jinping's Taiwan ambition, he told army to…: CIA chief

Hindustan Times  

US Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns said that Chinese president Xi Jinping's ambitions with respect to Taiwan should not be underestimated adding that the United States knew "as a matter of intelligence" that Xi had ordered his military to be ready for the invasion by 2027. "Now, that does not mean that he's decided to conduct an invasion in …

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CIA chief's praise for PM Modi: As he raised nuke use concerns, Russia…
2 years ago

CIA chief's praise for PM Modi: As he raised nuke use concerns, Russia…

Hindustan Times  

Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns said PM Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping's concerns about the use of nuclear weapons, have had an impact on the Russians amid Ukraine war. Video: Russia's defence minister visits troops day after key Vladimir Putin meet "I think it has also been very useful that Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Modi in …

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Vladimir Putin's spy chief says he met with CIA director, talked Ukraine: Report
2 years ago

Vladimir Putin's spy chief says he met with CIA director, talked Ukraine: Report

Hindustan Times  

Russian foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin said in an interview that he discussed nuclear issues and Ukraine in a meeting earlier this month with United States Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns. Elizabeth Rood, chargee d'affaires at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, told Russia's RIA news agency that William Burns "did not negotiate anything and he did not discuss a …

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Austrian leader who met Putin says he is now in his 'own war logic' as bombs kill five in Kharkiv
2 years, 8 months ago

Austrian leader who met Putin says he is now in his 'own war logic' as bombs kill five in Kharkiv

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he is winning the war in Ukraine according to Austrian leader Karl Nehammer, whose comments were published this weekend as more rockets rained down on Kharkiv on Easter Sunday. He said: 'I spoke with them yesterday, and I know that they're going to fight until the end' But despite the offer, there have been no …

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US CIA officer experiences mysterious Havana syndrome symptoms on trip to India
3 years, 3 months ago

US CIA officer experiences mysterious Havana syndrome symptoms on trip to India

India Today  

A Central Intelligence Agency officer from the United States experienced symptoms consistent with the Havana syndrome while travelling to India this month, the New York Times and CNN reported. Last month, US Vice President Kamala Harris delayed her arrival in Vietnam's Hanoi by three hours after the US embassy there said that someone had reported symptoms related to the Havana …

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Transcript: NPR's Full Conversation With CIA Director William Burns
3 years, 5 months ago

Transcript: NPR's Full Conversation With CIA Director William Burns

NPR  

Transcript: NPR's Full Conversation With CIA Director William Burns Enlarge this image toggle caption Ian Morton/NPR Ian Morton/NPR William Burns gives his first sit-down interview since assuming the role of Central Intelligence Agency director in March. I stress that that doesn't mean we can neglect continuing challenges like terrorism or climate change, but the four priorities I laid out — …

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