Is the Kremlin Involved in the Embarrassment to America’s Intelligence Community?

The leaked material that reached the press since the story emerged last week, at least, seems to track well with what Russia would like to have told and heard.

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The Pentagon spokesman, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder of the U.S. Air Force, during a media briefing at the Pentagon, April 13, 2023. AP/Alex Brandon

At first identified by the Washington Post only by his initials, OG, the leader of an internet group favoring “guns, military gear, and god,” is reported to be responsible for the Russia-favoring intelligence leaks that are rocking Washington, embarrassing the intelligence community, and damaging America’s relations with top allies. Is that the entire story, though?

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