Russian Spy Chief Says Meeting With CIA Director Was ‘Nothing Special’
Sergei Naryshkin said he and Ratcliffe discussed “a range of issues that fall within the scope” of American and Russian intelligence agencies.
Russian spy chief Sergei Naryshkin stated that a meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow was "nothing special." The CIA chief's visit to Russia marks the first by a CIA director since the invasion of Ukraine. Naryshkin and Ratcliffe discussed a range of issues within their intelligence services. Naryshkin described intelligence work as "delicate and special" and noted regular meetings with spy chiefs from other countries.
CIA Director Ratcliffe was reportedly sent to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking any NATO member state, though this claim has not been confirmed by either Washington or Moscow. U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the significance of the trip, stating it was "sort of semi-routine." The Kremlin spokesman dismissed reports of Russia planning to attack NATO, emphasizing that Russia and the U.S. remain in contact regarding Ukraine peace talks.
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