United States — Central Intelligence Agency & Vladimir Putin

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: CIA targets in the Gulf were struck by Iran, prompting US intelligence to investigate Russian assistance to Iran.

Vladimir Putin: Putin reportedly assured Trump that Russia would not sell weapons to Iran, despite US intelligence investigating possible Russian assistance.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency>>> has covertly aided Nikol Pashinyan>>>'s personal protection, indicating U.S. concern for his safety amidst Russian interference.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, expressed displeasure at Armenia's pivot towards the West, issuing warnings and imposing economic restrictions. He compared Armenia's path to that of Ukraine, suggesting negative consequences for its relations with Russia.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The CIA contributed to the 2021 intelligence assessment on foreign interference in the 2020 election.

Vladimir Putin: Putin is mentioned in the 2021 intelligence assessment as having authorized influence operations to boost Trump and undermine confidence in U.S. elections.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: Former United States — Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan is suing the Trump administration to preserve records from investigations targeting him.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure as 'not critical'.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency reported that Iran could develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035, providing a justification for the U.S. strikes.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: Documents purportedly from the CIA were circulated by 'El Money' in Telegram channels, suggesting an intelligence-gathering or disinformation angle.