Alexander Dugin’s influence might be overstated, but hardly anyone close to the Kremlin will be disappointed to see someone who is so frequently describe as a “Russian asset” installed as Director of National Intelligence:

Tulsi Gabbard! You are simply awesome. pic.twitter.com/6eSbFQDsM8

— Alexander Dugin (@AGDugin) February 12, 2025

Dugin reposts:

🇺🇸 JOHN BOLTON: KREMLIN DRINKING VODKA OVER TULSI’S DNI NOMINATION

“Putin couldn’t be happier—they’re drinking vodka straight from the bottle in the Kremlin tonight.

A great day for Moscow.

Tulsi Gabbard as DNI will be extremely harmful to our national security.

Many allies… pic.twitter.com/NkLrasMweE

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 13, 2025