No one would ever refer to CIA Director William J. Burns as “Wild Bill,” the nickname of William J. Donovan, who led the OSS, the agency’s swashbuckling predecessor, during World War II. But the self-effacing Burns has bravely commanded a CIA force in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago.

While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, including via his counterpart, Chen Yixin, the security minister. (The head of the China Mission Center, a career CIA officer fluent in Mandarin, accompanied Burns on one of his trips to Beijing.)

As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

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Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around ... As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him ...

The President is a great admirer of the work of Burns. So from Scotland to Ukraine we send solidarity and support and an appreciation of the enduring power of Burns.” He finished his tweet with ...