We know about CIA chief's visit to Moscow – Lithuanian President
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that Vilnius had been informed in advance about CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed during a joint press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa that he was aware of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent visit to Moscow. While Nausėda declined to discuss the content of the meeting, he expressed optimism about its aim to reduce geopolitical tensions in the region.
Both Nausėda and Costa stated that they would receive information about the meeting's goals and content from their partners, with no further details forthcoming as of yet. Ratcliffe's visit, which took place on August 25, was described as unannounced by those familiar with the details. The CIA and White House have not commented on the purpose of the visit, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed that Ratcliffe was there for intelligence service contacts. The last time a CIA director visited Moscow was in November 2021.
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