On the recordMarch 9, 2022
It is our analysts' assessment that the transfer of these airplanes could be perceived as a significant escalation by the Russians.
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congress.govIt is our analysts' assessment that the transfer of these airplanes could be perceived as a significant escalation by the Russians.
Haines explains the Intelligence Community's view on the aircraft transfer to Ukraine.
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