House of Representatives Intelligence Committee Chairman Declares Existence of “Serious Threat,” Media Discusses Russian Nuclear Capabilities
Senior American officials announced on Wednesday, February 14, that the United States would launch a new and “serious threat” for their safety. According to many American media, it is related to Russia’s military capabilities.
In a cryptic statement, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Turner, said he had asked members of Congress to conduct a review. “Information relating to a serious threat to national security” Which he did not specify.
NBC and CNN, citing unidentified sources, discuss Russian military capabilities “extremely worrying”. ABC has reported that Moscow wants to put nuclear weapons in space to be used against satellites.
“I call on President Biden to release all information related to this threat so that Congress, the administration and our allies can discuss the necessary steps to address it.”Michael Turner added.
“No need to panic”
The commission voted Tuesday to allow members of Congress to review the information in a secure location, he added in a joint letter with the body’s Democratic vice chairman, Jim Himes. However, two officials insisted that there was none “Place of Panic”.
For his part, White House national security adviser Jack Sullivan expressed anger that Michael Turner decided to raise the topic publicly before briefing officials and intelligence officials on Thursday. “It’s his choice.he said. I will just tell you that I am going to meet him, talk to him (…) tomorrow “
The episode comes as Congress is blocking a major additional aid package for Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia since Moscow’s invasion two years ago. The Democratic Senate has approved $60 billion in new aid for Kiev but the House Republican leader has refused to vote on the project.
