CIA Director Ratcliffe makes unannounced Moscow visit over Ukraine boundaries

CIA Director John Ratcliffe conducted a secret visit to Moscow to warn Russian officials against removing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or seizing the entire country.
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe recently completed an unannounced trip to Moscow for high-level talks with Russian authorities regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The secret diplomacy aimed to establish firm strategic boundaries with Kremlin leadership during a period of heightened geopolitical friction.
According to reports, Washington warned Moscow against attempting to oust Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or pursuing a total military conquest of Ukraine. The rare direct meeting between top intelligence officials highlights ongoing backchannel efforts between the United States and Russia designed to prevent further strategic miscalculations and manage European security risks.
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