❗️Speculation on the purpose of the CIA Director's visit to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during his visit to Moscow, warned Russia against potential actions against US allies in NATO, primarily Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, according to the influential American media outlet Politico, citing unnamed sources. The publication also reported that he urged Moscow to reduce its military and economic support for Iran.
The visit took place on August 25 and was not announced in advance. Ratcliffe arrived in the capital on a C-17A military transport aircraft. Donald Trump described the trip as "somewhat routine," noting that one of its topics was the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, and he also denied speculation that Russia was preparing for "aggressive actions" against the United Kingdom.
"The primary purpose of the meeting was to warn Russia against any actions that could lead to an escalation of the conflict against the Baltic states," said one source.
This was Ratcliffe's first visit to Russia since being appointed head of the CIA, and one of the highest-level contacts between the Trump administration and Moscow in recent times. It was also previously reported that Washington had asked Kiev to temporarily refrain from strikes on Russian regions during the visit of the American official, which was largely true.
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