CIA Director Ratcliffe holds secret talks in Moscow to set boundaries on Ukraine war

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow, warning Russian leadership against overthrowing President Zelenskyy or conquering Ukraine.
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe recently completed a secret mission to Moscow to hold direct talks with Russian security officials regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The rare high-level visit served as a direct channel to convey firm warnings from Washington as international security concerns grow over potential escalation.
According to reports, Ratcliffe explicitly cautioned Kremlin leadership against any actions intended to depose Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or achieve the total conquest of the country. The unannounced diplomacy aims to establish clear operational boundaries and minimize the risk of dangerous miscalculation between the two powers.
The discussions mark one of the most significant contacts between American and Russian intelligence chiefs since the war began, emphasizing strategic stability amid wider European security risks.
Sources: G4Media.
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