The Daily The Incomplete Picture of the War in Ukraine
Jun 13, 2022
Julian E. Barnes, a National security reporter for The New York Times, delves into the complex intelligence exchange between the U.S. and Ukraine amid the ongoing war. He reveals that while the U.S. provides extensive intelligence to Kyiv, Ukraine is less forthcoming with its own strategies. The discussion highlights Russia's strategic blunders and the difficulties of accurate intelligence amid evolving narratives. Barnes also touches on the implications of U.S. military aid and the challenges of managing battlefield information, emphasizing the nuanced dynamics of war reporting.
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Information Availability and Potential Bias
- The war in Ukraine is unusual due to readily available information from various sources.
- However, this information may provide an incomplete picture, primarily due to the lack of information shared by the Ukrainian side.
Unreliable Official Information from Both Sides
- Sabrina Tavernisi experienced firsthand the frustration of receiving unreliable information from both Ukrainian and Russian official sources during her time in Ukraine.
- Mason Clark uses press release patterns to track territory losses.
US Intelligence Gap on Ukrainian Side
- Despite the substantial intelligence sharing from the US to Ukraine, US intelligence agencies lack a complete understanding of Ukrainian operations.
- They possess more information about the Russian side.