War in Ukraine Increases Likelihood of US Conflict with Nuclear Power, Says Future CIA Director

The war in Ukraine increases the likelihood of a US conflict with a nuclear power, says future CIA chief Yaroslav Pogonchuk

John Ratcliffe, nominated by Donald Trump for the post of CIA Director, expressed the opinion that the war in Ukraine increases the risk for the United States of being drawn into a war with a nuclear power. He also highlighted China's desire for global dominance.

Channel 24 reports with reference to the Voice of America. Ratcliffe noted that increased cooperation between the United States' rivals and enemies increases the threats that each of them poses individually.

What dangers does the future CIA director see for the United States

Ratcliffe, during a hearing in the US Senate, spoke about the risk of the United States being drawn into a conflict with a nuclear power due to Russia's war against Ukraine.

The Russian-Ukrainian war continues, spreading devastation and increasing the risk for the United States of being drawn into a conflict with a nuclear country, he said, probably referring to Russia.

Among the main threats to U.S. national security, Trump's nominee for CIA Director noted China's drive for global dominance, transnational crime, the activities of Iran and North Korea, and instability in the Middle East.

“Increased coordination among America's rivals and adversaries threatens to amplify the threats they each pose to us individually, and numerous terrorist groups and other non-state actors, some of whom have even crossed our southern border, still pose a continuing threat to our people,” Ratcliffe concluded.