US Defense Intelligence Chief Berrier noted Putin's unpredictability it is sometimes difficult for American intelligence officers to predict the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berrier added that he considers Russia the number two threat to the United States, giving priority to China.
“Let's not deceive ourselves: Russia is a threat, they have a complete nuclear triad (strategic aviation, nuclear submarines, intercontinental missiles – comment of Lenta.ru ), this makes them an existential threat. We need to be on our guard, because Vladimir Putin is sometimes difficult to read, ”Berrier noted.
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At the same time, the chief military intelligence officer called the department's current efforts in relation to Russia's actions sufficient. In his opinion, it is important to keep track of what steps Moscow is taking towards European countries and other NATO members.
Among the threats, Berrier also named Al-Qaeda (a terrorist organization banned in Russia) and “Islamic State” (IS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia) . Berrier believes that they pose potential security risks not only for Europe, but also for the countries of Central Asia.
Previously, the United States accused Russia of creating a threat to the International Space Station. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken believed that the debris of anti-satellite weapons struck during the tests could be dangerous for the ISS.