Warned about the attempt: the CIA chairman was secretly met with Zelensky before the Russian invasion - the media
About it writes Business Insider with reference to the book of Chris Vipplas, which is being prepared for the publication. According to the head of the Ukrainian state, he did not believe in a full -scale war against Ukraine and believed that the warning of the United States of the invasion of preparation, only sowing panic among the population. Burns came specifically to Kiev to talk to Zelensky and warn him about the attempted preparation.
The CIA Head, in particular, said that Russian special forces would be sent to Ukraine to kill the President. The author of the book assures that Joe Biden has ordered to convey detailed information about the preparation of a conspiracy to the Ukrainian leader. In general, as the newspaper writes, Washington rarely reveals its intelligence, but this time the Kremlin's intentions were fully confident in the White House.
"This [information about the attempt] immediately attracted the attention of Zelensky, he was stunned, shared with this news," - says the author of the book. Later in Kiev confirmed that after the invasion of the Russian Federation, the President of Ukraine survived more than a dozen attempts for his life. During his visit, Burns also told Zelensky about the Kremlin's plans to invade the country. In particular, he reported an attack that is being prepared at Antonov Airport near Gostomel.
According to American intelligence, the Russians planned to use it as a bridgehead for storming Kiev. The outlet of the WIPPL book in the United States is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17. We will remind, about the secret meeting of Volodymyr Zelensky and CIA Bill Billus Director became known immediately after the visit of the latter to Kiev. CNN reported it on January 18 last year. As it was specified, the parties discussed "Defective efforts" and current risk assessments for Ukraine.