World Putin’s Motives Pose a Challenge for U.S. Intelligence Agencies February 15, 2022February 15, 2022David E. Sanger, Julian E. Barnes and Eric SchmittComments Off on Putin’s Motives Pose a Challenge for U.S. Intelligence Agencies Knowing the intentions of any autocratic leader is difficult, but President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who began his career as a K.G.B. officer, poses a particular challenge.
