Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is often seen as an intelligence failure, but examining the role of intelligence agencies reveals a more systematic reality. This talk will explore how Russian intelligence services influenced the 2022 invasion and draw parallels to Soviet military interventions, shaped by the KGB’s enduring policy preferences. Suzanne Freeman will discuss how these preferences, carried through President Putin and retired KGB officers, drove the decision, making the invasion more than an intelligence failure but a systematic policy choice. |
