CIA Chief visits Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO allies and aiding Iran – Politico
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russian officials in Moscow this week against escalating the conflict with America’s NATO allies, particularly Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
On Tuesday, CIA Director Bill Ratcliffe embarked on a covert trip to Moscow, aiming to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO allies and supporting Iran. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to the Russian capital was primarily focused on warning Russia against any aggressive actions targeting the Baltic states.
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, dismissed claims that Ratcliffe's mission was to dissuade Putin from testing NATO's resolve or attacking the United Kingdom, stating that the visit was "semi-routine" and aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Ratcliffe flew to Moscow aboard a military aircraft, and experts believe he may have demanded an end to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and warned of increased U.S. pressure should Russia refuse to engage in negotiations.
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