Our analysts assess that Putin is unlikely to be deterred by such setbacks and instead may escalate essentially doubling down to achieve Ukrainian disarmament neutrality to prevent it from further integrating with the U.S. and NATO.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines assesses Putin's likely strategy in response to military setbacks.
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overclassification undermines the basic trust that public has in its government.
We assess Putin feels aggrieved the West does not give him proper deference and perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose.
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