Why is CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow? What we know as Russia denies US envoy talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly made a surprise Moscow visit, but neither the US nor Russia confirmed it. Reports cite flight data and a US official.
On Tuesday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly made an unexpected trip to Moscow, despite neither the US nor Russia officially confirming the visit. This news surfaced due to flight data indicating a US military C-17 aircraft landed in Moscow after a detour from Latvia. While the CIA declined to comment on the reports, Axios cited an unnamed US official who confirmed Ratcliffe's presence in Moscow.
Russia's government spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, strongly denied any planned talks with the US envoy, stating, "No, there are no such plans." The reports emerged from flight tracking data, but Latvia's Defense Ministry could not provide further details, as the aircraft was not operated by their national forces. The situation appears tense as US intelligence suggests Russia President Vladimir Putin may be planning provocative actions against NATO allies, including Ukraine, potentially escalating tensions further.
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