Tag: intelligence leaks

Intelligence Leaks Could Be ‘Targeted Disinformation,’ Top Russian Official Asserts

The recent leak of classified U.S. documents by unknown actors could be a “targeted disinformation” campaign designed to “mislead” Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. When asked by reporters about Moscow’s position on the source, motive, and authenticity of the documents, he said: “We don’t have a position.” “It may be interesting…


Washington Braces for Diplomatic Fallout Amid Fears of Further Intel Leaks

U.S. federal agencies are scrambling to contain the diplomatic fallout after scores of classified documents pertaining to Ukraine—and other U.S. allies—were leaked online by as-yet-unknown actors. “U.S. officials across the interagency are engaging with allies and partners at high levels over this,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said at an April 10 press briefing. According…