Tulsi Gabbard's words on Russia's military capabilities
The head of the US National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, refuted information regarding the American intelligence's assessment of Vladimir Putin's goals in the war against Ukraine. She stated that Russia lacks the ability to conquer Ukraine or Europe. In particular, Gabbard noted that
“US intelligence believes that Russia does not even have the capability to conquer and occupy Ukraine, let alone invade and occupy Europe”.
This statement was published on December 21 on social media platform X. It was a response to information previously published by Reuters about Putin's intentions to seize all of Ukraine. Thus, Gabbard emphasized that US intelligence assessments do not confirm the possibility of a successful military campaign by Russia in Ukraine or beyond.
Impact on US policy towards Ukraine
Tulsi Gabbard's words indicate that US intelligence has a clear understanding of Russia's military capabilities and their limitations in the context of the war in Ukraine. This may influence future US policy regarding support for Ukraine, as it reaffirms the existence of objective assessments about the situation on the front. Given that the international community is monitoring the development of the conflict, such statements may serve as the basis for further diplomatic initiatives and security strategies in the region.