What Happened with the CIA and Putin?
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has recently come under fire for a supposed link it has with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Reports have surfaced that the U.S. intelligence agency had planned to assassinate Putin by poisoning him.
According to reports from unnamed US sources, the CIA had been devising a plan to poison Putin with a “radioactive pill”. It was further claimed that the plan had been made in response to Putin’s ‘maligned activity’ and interference in the 2016 US presidential election. Additionally, the Central Intelligence Agency allegedly referred to the potential assassination as a potential “wet work”.
Putin’s office has also responded to the reports claiming that they are “total nonsense” and nothing more than anti-Russian hysteria. Putin himself has referred the reports to “delirium”, suggesting that the CIA was reaching for any kind of response to justify their own activities and the criticism they have drawn in light of the US election.
Several political analysts, including those from the US, believe these reports of a possible assassination plan to be “highly unlikely”. The internal tensions between the US and Russia are however well-known, providing credibility to the allegations that the intelligence agency had so much as considered the assassination of Putin, however experts doubt the plausibility.
Furthermore, other reasons have been posited as to why the reports should not be taken seriously and are likely nothing more than another attempt to paint the US in a negative light. Firstly, the CIA have a long history of their “special operations” being exposed, which would make any attempt at any wet-work by the agency extremely difficult. Secondly, any attempt to assassinate Putin would present major risks to the US, particularly in terms of diplomatic repercussions that would damage the reputation of the Agency and the US even further.
Lastly, the reports were made without any substantial evidence or sources and have largely been met in mainstream reports with doubt and skepticism by many.
The Assassination Plans: Fact or Fiction?
Despite denials coming from Putin’s office, some believe that the assassination plan could be feasible containing aspects of verity and truth.
For starters, Putin is the obvious target for a US assassination plot. After the difficulties faced in the US on the international stage, many are saying that Putin has become too powerful and needs to be stopped. It is possible that the CIA believed this to be the best way to make a powerful statement and attempted to plan a way to assassinate the Russian President.
Additionally, the US intelligence agency is known to have undertaken a number of special operations throughout history. Whether or not these operations aimed to assassinate world leaders is unknown but it is a possibility. Reports that have surfaced tell of the CIA attempting to eliminate various figures throughout the years. If it can be assumed that even these attempts have been covered up, it is likely that the Agency would have had a hand in the possibility of assassination.
The idea of a potential assassination plot is not without its own credibility either. Considering the present tense relationship between the US and Russia, it is possible that the CIA could have been attempting to eliminate the head of Russia in order to prevent any further aggression from the US’s main geopolitical opponent.
While the idea of a US assassination plot against Putin is certainly not difficult to believe, evidence for its veracity is also missing. At this time, no concrete evidence exists as to whether the CIA did indeed have plans to assassinate Putin or not.
The CIA’s Response
In response to the reports of a possible assassination attempt, the CIA has remained silent. Upon the announcement of the story, the CIA was expected to issue a statement in response, however the agency has stated that they do not comment on any reports of such nature.
Despite the silence coming from the CIA, some sources close to the agency have stated they believe the reports to be false. They suggest that the whole story was simply fabricated to create a buzz in the media and that the story was nothing more than a “diversion”.
On the other hand, other unnamed sources close to the agency have suggested that the CIA does indeed have plans to assassinate Putin. If true, these plans may have been devised as a way to act out against the Russian President’s “maligned activity” and the interference of the US elections.
Can Cia Kill Putin?
It is difficult to pinpoint the authenticity of the reports that suggest a possible US assassination plot against Putin, as evidence is lacking in either direction and several tensions present disparate opinions.
Experts have, however, noted the danger in assuming that the report is pure fabrication. If proven true in the future, the US could face serious diplomatic repercussions if they are found to have gone through with or even considered such a plan.
The CIA has remained silent on the matter and in order to prevent any further speculation and doubt, one can only hope that the Agency will eventually make a statement in the near future, as it is of utmost importance that this story is either proved true or false as quickly as possible.
International Implications
If proven true, this story will undoubtedly have implications beyond just US-Russia relations. Nations around the world will be forced to consider the possibility of other US assassination plots against leaders in the international sphere, ultimately questioning the integrity of all US government activity overseas.
Given the implications, the impact of the news will almost certainly be felt globally, raising further questions about US foreign policy and its respect for international law.
At the same time, one should also consider the possibility that this story has been created as an attempt to derail US-Russia relations even further, with deceptive reports trying to damage the integrity of US intelligence agencies in the eyes of the world.
This is something to keep in mind when looking at the reports, with several experts noting that questions must be asked as to why this story surfaced when it did, with regards to the timing of the news and its potential implications.
Alternate Explanations
Whilst it is possible that the CIA were attempting to assassinate Putin, it is also possible that alternate explanations are at play.
For starters, reports have recently surfaced suggesting that the news was, in fact, fabricated by certain politically motivated individuals. It is suggested that the fabricated reports were attempts to undermine US intelligence and cause tension between Russia and the United States – potentially even leading to a war.
These allegations are however hard to prove, however upon further inspection, these claims are far from impossible. It has often been noted that both the US and Russia have been involved in deceptive tactics to further their political agendas and this could be one such instance.
The lack of substantial evidence and the existence of conflicting accounts have presented ample doubt towards the possibility of the reports being true. This same doubt has lead experts to suggest that the story is nothing more than a distraction from the real underlying issues of US-Russia relations and the tensions between the countries.
The Unanswered Questions
Ultimately, there are still several unanswered questions regarding the reports regarding the alleged plot against Putin.
Most of the reports are based on rumours and supposition rather than any substantial evidence and this has lead many to doubt the reports and even question why they were published in the first place.
Clearly, questions are in need of being answered and reliable sources appointed in order to clear the speculation surrounding the topic of the CIA assassination plan and the underlying reasons as to why the plan may or may not exist.
In response to the reports, the CIA has yet to make a statement. Should the media be expecting a response from the agency in the near future? With tensions between the US and Russia increasing, any statement from the US may have major implications throughout the world and must be taken with seriousness.
The Bottom Line
The reports that the CIA had plans to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin are not certain and many doubts have been raised by political analysts and experts etc.
The truth of the matter sits somewhere in between the two sides, with one suggesting the plan is feasible and the other claiming it to be impossible.
Whether or not the plan is real or not, is still difficult to prove and for now the topic of the assassination remains under speculation.
In order for the reports to be taken seriously and be taken as fact, more evidence and corroborating reports are needed in order to substantiate the claim. Until then, one cannot be certain here and any word from the CIA on the matter would go a long way in helping to clear the speculation and tension surrounding the topic completely.
Who is Responsible?
The reports of a potential US assassination plan of Putin have sparked even more questions as to who is was responsible for the creation and fabrication of the news.
Some experts have suggested that this was part of an elaborate plot by members of the US intelligence community in order to delegitimize Putin’s rule and cause further tension between the two countries.
It is however also possible that the reports were fabricated by individuals who were trying to create a distraction or divert the attention of the public, away from other issues that were at play during the time of the reports.
This could be a way of causing additional speculation and tension, while also allowing certain politically motivated persons to further their agenda and create a diversion from the real underlying issues.
Political Motives
Following the reports of a possible CIA assassination plot, analysts have begun to question the political motives behind the possibility of such an incident.
Since the reports have come out, some have suggested that the story is nothing more than a fabrication and that the US government had nothing to do with the assassination plans.
On the other hand, it is possible that the US is attempting to send a message to the Russian leader by suggesting that it is willing to take extreme measures to protect its citizens and interests.
Additionally, it is also possible that certain parties are attempting to stir up tensions between the two countries in order to cause further disagreements between the two governments, thus furthering the interests of specific individuals or groups and causing further harm to the relationships between the two countries.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is impossible to ascertain whether or not the CIA did actually have plans to assassinate Putin or not. With reports on both sides of the debate, one cannot be certain as to the truth of the matter.
At this time, it is necessary to look at the implications of such a plot and consider why it may or may not have been planned by the US Government.
Analysts note that it is important to consider the numerous political and international implications of the reports as well as any potential political motives behind why the reports were fabricated in the first place.
However, until the CIA make a statement on the matter, the veracity of the claims will remain in doubt
and any further investigations into the matter shall be impeded.
