Source: TheGatewayPundit.com
In a recent sit-down with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted having a good relationship with the CIA, confirming his frequent intel discussions with them.
This candid admission raises questions about the degree of foreign influence on Ukrainian politics and decision-making, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
In the interview, Zelensky explicitly stated that he sees no victory for Ukraine until Crimea is retaken from Russia.
“We cannot imagine Ukraine without Crimea. And while Crimea is under the Russian occupation, it means only one thing war is not over yet,” said Zelensky.
When asked about the possibility of a peaceful resolution that doesn’t involve regaining control over Crimea, Zelensky firmly responded, “It’s in there. It will not be victory then.”
Further into the conversation, he confessed to having a good relationship with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and has always been visited by CIA Chief Bill Burns.
“I know the U.S. CIA Chief Bill Burns has come and visited you regularly. He was here recently. What did you tell him about your plans to take back territory in the counter-offensive?” asked Burnett.
Zelensky was surprised when news of his regular, confidential conversations with the CIA was leaked to the press.
“To be honest with you, I was surprised to see the information in some media, both in the US, Ukrainian and European media. My communication with the CIA chief should always be behind the scenes and the media attention because we discuss important things what Ukraine needs and how Ukraine is prepared to act,” said Zelensky.
“We don’t have any secrets from CIA because we have good relations and our intelligence services talk with each other,” he added.
“The situation is pretty straightforward. We have good relations with the CIA chief and we are talking. I told him about all the important things related to the battlefield which we need,” Zelensky concluded….