My understanding is that off-conus Regional Directors are apprised of actions and investigative activities in nearby regions with the thought that some of their agents might need to be involved.
To inset an “unfamiliar” face.
Importance?
Gina may have known about Ukraine.
Chaff
Hunter Biden was not flying under the IC radar in Ukraine or China.
There was an agent keeping tabs on him.
And on every other “high-profile” American doing foreign business.
Even today.
Not chaff. Experience.
Yes