Posted 3/23/2024, 10:50:31 PM
Ex-CIA Agent Dismisses Putin's Ukraine Link to Moscow Attack as Diversion Tactic
- Former CIA agent dismisses Putin's attempt to link Moscow attack to Ukraine as "nonsense"
- Sees Putin deflecting from Russian security incompetence, intensifying crackdown on dissent
- Says Putin could use attack as pretext to mobilize more Russians for war in Ukraine
- Notes Putin echoed Russian TV "deep fakes" blaming Ukraine security officials
- Says Putin exploiting attack for multiple agendas - deflect blame, spur mobilization, etc.