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CIA Chief Visits Russia Amid Tensions

Updated 2026-08-26 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, met Russian intelligence services during a rare unannounced visit to Moscow. The Kremlin denied any meeting with Putin.

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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says

John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.

2026-08-26 11:27 UTC