CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Moscow Visit
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This rare direct contact between US and Russian intelligence shows both sides are keeping a backchannel open even as tensions escalate over NATO's eastern flank.
💡 Why it matters
The visit underscores the fragile state of US-Russia relations, where a warning about NATO attacks could reduce miscalculation risks but also signals continued brinkmanship.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for unannounced talks with Russian intelligence services, though he did not meet with President Putin. During the visit, Ratcliffe reportedly warned Russia against attacking NATO countries, a claim the Kremlin dismissed
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
BBC News
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
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The Guardian
CIA chief reportedly warns Russia against attacking Nato countries on visit to Moscow – US politics live
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