Kremlin says US spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit
MOSCOW: US CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin had been briefed on the outcome of Ratcliffe’s talks, which come as the war in Ukraine is escalating and as efforts to reach a lasting peace…
On Tuesday, US CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, though he did not have a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin had been briefed on the outcomes of Ratcliffe's discussions. The talks took place amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the stalled efforts to reach a lasting peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Peskov did not disclose the specifics of the conversations but emphasized that they were held via the security services. He also clarified that there were no meetings with Putin, stating that the president remains well-informed about all matters. When asked if such senior U.S. officials' visits could improve the strained U.S.-Russia relations, Peskov acknowledged that intelligence agency contacts were positive, even during difficult times.
However, he cautioned that it is premature to determine the full extent to which these interactions can help resolve the current crisis in bilateral relations.
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