An ongoing, five-year investigation into Havana Syndrome sparked new concerns in Washington.
The latest findings, aired on a recent television program, unveiled fresh clues pointing to a possible connection to Russian interests in the mysterious health issues experienced by U.S. national security personnel. In light of this discovery, a bipartisan coalition of legislators penned a letter to President Biden, urging a "renewed evaluation by the U.S. government" of the so-called "anomalous health incidents."
"While we acknowledge the importance of relying on concrete evidence rather than mere allegations, the recent investigative report on television presented compelling information that justifies further scrutiny," stated the members of Congress.
Among the signatories of the letter were Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), a prominent figure in the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who holds key positions in the U.S. Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees.
"The well-being and safety of American government personnel and their families, who dedicate their lives to furthering U.S. national security objectives, must remain our topmost concern," they emphasized. "We are committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure their protection."
A recent U.S. intelligence evaluation that was made public last year concluded that Havana Syndrome was unlikely to be the work of a foreign adversary. However, the assessment did mention that certain intelligence agencies only have a "low" or "moderate" level of confidence in this conclusion.
Greg Edgreen, a former Army lieutenant colonel who led the Pentagon's investigation into unusual health incidents, revealed on 60 Minutes that the burden of proof was set unreasonably high. Edgreen shared that he initially focused his investigation on Moscow.
Individuals affected by what is believed to be a secret weapon emitting high-energy beams of microwaves or ultrasound include White House staff, CIA officers, FBI agents, military personnel, and their families.
"Consistently, there was a connection to Russia," Edgreen stated. "There was always some aspect where they had clashed with Russia, concentrated on Russia, and excelled."
The Investigation by 60 Minutes, in collaboration with The Insider and Der Spiegel, has revealed a concerning connection between a victim, an FBI agent, and her work involving Russia. The evidence uncovered points to Vitalii Kovalev, a Russian individual she had extensive interviews with, as being a spy. Mark Zaid, the agent's legal representative, has disclosed that over two dozen of his clients are experiencing symptoms of Havana Syndrome. These victims reportedly include personnel from the CIA, State Department, and FBI.
"The common thread among most, if not all, of my clients from the FBI, aside from their familial connections to the employee, is their involvement in activities related to Russia," stated Zaid, who possesses a security clearance.
