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CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO
Thursday, August 27, 2026
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow, according to reporting by multiple news outlets. The purpose of the visit was to communicate warnings to Russian officials regarding potential attacks on NATO members. Russia and Ukraine have conducted long-range drone and missile strikes against each other. The specific dates and details of the Moscow trip were not publicly disclosed at the time of reporting.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/27/ratcliffe-moscow-russia-nato-ukraine-iran.html
