William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs.
William J. Burns (diplomat) - Wikipedia
WEBWilliam Joseph Burns (born April 11, 1956) [2] is an American diplomat and the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Biden administration since March 19, 2021. [3] He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state from 2011 to 2014; in 2009 he served as acting secretary of state for a day, prior to the confirmation ...
CIA Director Bill Burns says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is facing ... - CNN
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The CIA has assessed that the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is coming under increased pressure from his own military commanders to accept a ceasefire deal and end the war with Israel, CIA...
CIA director says cutting off U.S. aid to Ukraine would be a ... - NBC News
WEBJan 31, 2024 · CIA Director William Burns said Tuesday that Ukraine faces a test of staying power against Russia and that if the U.S. cut off support for Kyiv it would be a mistake of “historic proportions.”
Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director | AP News
WEBJan 11, 2021 · WASHINGTON (AP) — William Burns, a well-known figure in diplomatic circles around the world, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the CIA, a selection likely to be embraced by the rank and file at the nation’s premier spy agency.
Biden elevates CIA director to Cabinet, a symbolic nod to central …
WEBJul 21, 2023 · President Joe Biden is elevating CIA Director Bill Burns to his Cabinet, a symbolic measure that nonetheless represents the major role he has played in national security amid Russia’s invasion...
CIA Director William Burns returns to Qatar in push for ... - CBS News
WEBNov 28, 2023 · CIA Director William Burns returned to Qatar Tuesday for a new round of multiparty talks aimed at freeing more hostages kidnapped in Israel and held in Gaza, U.S. officials said.
CIA Director Bill Burns dispatched to Moscow to warn Russia over …
WEBNov 5, 2021 · President Joe Biden dispatched CIA Director Bill Burns to Moscow earlier this week to warn the Kremlin that the US is watching its buildup of troops near Ukraine’s border closely, and to...
Biden Elevates CIA Director William Burns to His Cabinet - The …
WEBJul 21, 2023 · President Biden on Friday elevated William J. Burns, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to become a member of his cabinet, citing the agency’s work in providing “good intelligence,...
CIA Director Bill Burns: Uprising in Russia shows signs of Putin's ...
WEBJul 21, 2023 · CIA Director William Burns said that a recent uprising by a mercenary group in Russia exposed "signs of weakness" in President Vladimir Putin's regime and contributed to growing discontent among...