Under FBI Director Christopher Patel, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has established unprecedented law enforcement ties with China and Russia. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Reuters has published an exclusive report stating that the FBI's cooperation with China and Russia has reached a new level. This step differs from traditional US foreign policy, as such ties were previously rare. Under Patel's leadership, the FBI has established information exchange and joint operations with law enforcement agencies of both countries.
The article notes that the cooperation covers areas such as counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and combating transnational crime. However, such steps may face criticism from some US political circles, as China and Russia are considered geopolitical adversaries of the US.
According to Reuters sources, the FBI developed these ties in secret, and they have only recently become known to the public. This indicates a shift in the US strategy of international cooperation in law enforcement.
FBI representatives say the goal of the cooperation is to jointly counter global threats. However, experts warn that this step could pose a threat to US national security.
According to Reuters' exclusive report, on Patel's initiative, direct communication channels were established between the FBI and China's Ministry of Public Security, as well as Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs. Bilateral information exchange is carried out through these channels.
This news has caused a great resonance in the US. Some politicians assess the cooperation as 'betrayal,' while others support it as a 'pragmatic step.' The FBI has refused to comment officially on this matter.
Reuters sources report that the cooperation is likely to expand in the future, and other countries may join. This could change the US role in the international law enforcement system.