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Angry Putin set to 'double down' in Ukraine, intel chiefs tell lawmakers

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Intelligence experts Tuesday painted a picture of an increasingly determined Vladimir Putin set to “double down” on his invasion of Ukraine despite being ill-prepared for the consequences to Russia’s economy and wit

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  1. The Hill

    Angry Putin set to 'double down' in Ukraine, intel chiefs tell lawmakers (opens The Hill)

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    Intelligence experts Tuesday painted a picture of an increasingly determined Vladimir Putin set to “double down” on his invasion of Ukraine despite being ill-prepared for the consequences to Russia’s economy and wit

  2. Local News 8

    US spy chiefs say Putin is likely to escalate in Ukraine with no concern for civilian casualties (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jeremy Herb and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US intelligence community believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin views the conflict in Ukraine as a “war he cannot afford to lose,” suggesting he is likely to escalate the conflict without any concern for the number of civilians killed, the US’s to…

  3. Politico

    ‘Putin is angry’: U.S. intel heads warn Russia could ‘double down’ in Ukraine (opens Politico)

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    But the agency leaders agreed Russia would struggle to overcome fierce Ukrainian resistance.

  4. Digital Journal

    US intel paints Putin as aggrieved, angry over Ukraine war (opens Digital Journal)

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    US intelligence chiefs on Tuesday branded Russia's Vladimir Putin an "angry," isolated leader grappling for global clout, frustrated about how his Ukraine

  5. Towleroad Gay News

    U.S. Spy Chiefs Say Putin May Escalate Despite Ukraine Setbacks (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    By Jonathan Landay and Patricia Zengerle

  6. The Hill

    Russia likely to escalate attacks despite setbacks: US intelligence officials (opens The Hill)

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    Russia is likely to escalate its military actions in Ukraine even as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ability to maintain long-term influence over its neighbor remains unlikely, U.S. intelligence officials told lawmakers Tuesday.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Spy chief warns Putin may 'double down' despite Ukraine setbacks (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The leader of the U.S. intelligence community said Russian President Vladimir Putin likely expected a quick military victory and not the high level of resistance to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine but that the Kremlin may still “escalate” and end up “doubling down.”

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