Ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton warns Russia is ‘very likely’ behind Havana Syndrome amid fears it’s being used as energy weapon – as he claims it ‘isn’t being taken seriously’ [Video]

13:14 EDT 01 Apr 2024 , updated 16:32 EDT 01 Apr 2024

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed Russia is likely behind the mysterious Havana Syndrome that has afflicted more than 1,000 Americans.

‘When I was national security advisor, I was briefed on this,’ the former Trump administration official said on CNN on Monday.

‘I think there’s very likely some hostile adversary behavior here, whether it’s Russia, China, maybe somebody else, more than likely Russia.’

He added: ‘I don’t think the government, frankly, when I was there took it seriously enough. I don’t think they’ve taken it seriously enough since then.’

Bolton’s statements come after retired Army lieutenant colonel Greg Edgreen, who led the Pentagon investigation into the Havana syndrome incidents, told 60 Minutes that he is ‘confident’ that Russia is behind the attacks.

A US intelligence investigation whose findings were released last year found that it was ‘very unlikely’ a foreign adversary was responsible for the ailment, first …