The Daily A Russian Plot to Kill U.S. Soldiers
Jul 1, 2020
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times reporter specializing in terrorism and national security, exposes a chilling Russian plot to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. He discusses a covert operation involving payments to Taliban operatives, revealing shocking electronic intercepts. Schmitt highlights the U.S. administration's failure to act on this intelligence, raising urgent questions about national security. The investigation also delves into the broader geopolitical motivations behind Russia's bounty program and the implications for U.S.-Russia relations.
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The Discovery
- US commandos found $500,000 in a Taliban safe house during a raid.
- This discovery prompted an investigation into the source and purpose of the money.
Russian Bounty System
- Interrogations and intercepted financial transactions revealed a Russian bounty system.
- Russia was paying the Taliban to kill American and coalition forces.
Russia's Motivation
- Russia's motivation stems from historical grievances and a desire to destabilize US efforts in Afghanistan.
- This mirrors the CIA's past support of the Mujahideen against the Soviet Union.
