As the U.S. intelligence community prepares to deliver its Worldwide Threat Assessment to Congress, they confront a dilemma in characterizing Vladimir Putin. Long-held beliefs suggest Putin's intentions are to destabilize Ukraine and challenge the U.S. and its allies. In contrast, Trump's administration is portraying him as a potential business ally who aims to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. This shift in narrative is backed by Steve Witkoff, a Trump ally, who dismisses European security concerns and supports Putin's peace proposals, complicating the intelligence community's stance.
When the nation's intelligence chiefs present their Worldwide Threat Assessment, they must decide whether to align with long-standing views of Putin or Trump's portrayal.
Steve Witkoff is echoing Putin's viewpoint, dismissing European concerns over Russia violating cease-fires, suggesting the NATO allies' fears are exaggerated.
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