The intelligence chiefs declared that their agencies "stand together in resisting an assertive Russia and [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine."
They underscored the significance of continued international support for Kyiv, emphasizing: "Staying the course [in Ukraine] is more vital than ever. Putin will not succeed in extinguishing Ukraine's sovereignty and independence."
They noted that their agencies would continue assisting Ukrainian intelligence efforts.
The op-ed, the first ever co-authored by the heads of these agencies, reaffirmed their collaboration in countering Russia’s intelligence activities, including efforts to undermine European unity through disinformation campaigns.
Burns and Moore also addressed the rising influence of China, identifying it as the primary geopolitical and intelligence challenge of the 21st century. Additionally, they highlighted their agencies' roles in negotiating peace efforts in the Middle East, including securing a truce in Gaza and resolving the hostage situation involving Hamas.
The article marked a unique moment of public cooperation between the intelligence services as they celebrated 75 years of partnership two years ago.
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Source: Reuters
