Pentagon Urges Congress to Restart Programs to Watch Russian Movement in Ukraine

The Pentagon wants Congress to restart funding on two top-secret programs meant to allow U.S. special operations forces to employ Ukrainian operatives to watch Russian military movements and counter disinformation in the war-torn country, according to a report.

The programs, suspended last year ahead of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, could resume as early as 2024 if the Pentagon gets its way, current and former U.S. officials told the Washington Post.

Defense officials are readying a proposal for lawmakers to consider as they begin work on next year’s Defense Department funding and authorization bill in the next few months, according to the Post.

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