World order ‘under threat,’ US and UK spy chiefs warn

They said they were “working ceaselessly” for a cease-fire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip.

The two spy chiefs also said they saw the war in Ukraine coming “and were able to warn the international community,” in part by declassifying secrets to help Kyiv. Burns and Moore said their agencies “exploited our intelligence channels to push hard for restraint and de-escalation.”

“Staying the course [in Ukraine] is more vital than ever,” they said. Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not succeed in extinguishing Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence,” they said, adding that their agencies would continue aiding Ukrainian intelligence.

They also said a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war “could end the suffering and appalling loss of life of Palestinian civilians and bring home the hostages after 11 months of hellish confinement.”

The column is the first joint opinion piece by the heads of the two spy agencies.