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CIA chief visits Moscow to warn Russia on Ukraine

CIA chief visits Moscow to warn Russia on Ukraine

CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow to warn Russia that it needs to reach a deal with Ukraine before the situation worsens.

The secret visit highlights growing concerns that Putin is being misled by advisors.

The trip underscores the common strategic trap facing both Russia and the US in their respective wars.

Neither conflict is going as planned, and the visit aims to push for a negotiated settlement.

Xie
Chinese family name (謝 / 谢)
Russia
Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
John Ratcliffe
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency since 2025
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)