US gave Ukraine just ‘enough arms to bleed’ – ex-CIA chief

The United States deliberately restricted military aid to Kiev in order to let the country “bleed” rather than “win,” a former senior CIA official has claimed, describing the strategy pursued by then-US President Joe Biden during the early stages of the conflict.

Ukraine has repeatedly requested advanced American weapons systems that were initially withheld or delayed by Washington.

In an interview with The Times published on Friday, Ralph Goff – former head of the CIA’s operations in Europe and Eurasia – said Biden was reluctant to send the necessary equipment due to fears that Russia “will go nuclear.” He argued that the decision to hold back key weapons turned the conflict into a prolonged and devastating war…