US EditionUS National Intelligence denies Reuters report on Putin's alleged plans to seize all of Ukraine
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard called a Reuters report alleging Russian conquest plans false, stating US assessments show Russia lacks capability and seeks to avoid wider conflict.
- On Dec 21, 2025, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said US intelligence assesses Russia lacks the capability to conquer Ukraine or invade Europe and seeks to avoid a larger war with NATO.
- The Reuters piece cited six anonymous sources familiar with US intelligence that it claimed Putin intends to seize all of Ukraine and parts of Europe, briefing Democrat HPSCI member Mike Quigley.
- Accusing Western media, Tulsi Gabbard said sections of the Western media and 'warmongers' stir hysteria to undermine President Donald Trump's peace efforts, calling Reuters' report 'lie and propaganda.'
- Negotiators in Miami, including Kirill Dmitriev, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, described talks as constructive while Dmitriev praised Tulsi Gabbard as a voice challenging war-driven narratives.
- Russia rejected the allegations and Vladimir Putin, Russian President, called them 'lies and nonsense', while European countries prepare for possible war amid Miami peace talks.
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"Russia Lacks Capability To Occupy Ukraine, Let Alone Invade Europe": Tulsi Gabbard
Russia "does not have the capability to conquer and occupy Ukraine," let alone invade Europe, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said, accusing "deep state warmongers" and sections of the Western media
"The EU and NATO Are Trying to Drag Us Into War with Russia"
The EU and NATO are trying to drag us into a war with Russia, and the Deep Staters are obstructing peace negotiations. That is the assessment of the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. She stated Saturday that U.S. assessments show Russia cannot conquer all of Ukraine or threaten Europe, and seeks to avoid NATO […] The post “The EU and NATO Are Trying to Drag Us Into War with Russia” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.
Russia does not even have capability to occupy Ukraine let alone invade Europe: Tulsi Gabbard - The Tribune
'Deep State warmongers and their propaganda media are again trying to undermine President Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, and indeed Europe, by falsely claiming that the 'US intelligence community' agrees with the EU/NATO view that Russia's aim is to invade and conquer Europe,' she said.
Russia does not even have capability to occupy Ukraine let alone invade Europe: Tulsi Gabbard
"Deep State warmongers and their propaganda media are again trying to undermine President Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, and indeed Europe, by falsely claiming that the 'US intelligence community' agrees with the EU/NATO view that Russia's aim is to invade and conquer Europe," she said.
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Gabbard denies reports claiming that US intelligence supports EU, NATO views of alleged Moscow plans to invade Europe, says they aim to undermine Trump’s peace efforts - Anadolu Ajansı
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