CIA Chief Secret Trip to Moscow | US News

CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew secretly to Moscow on a military cargo plane to deliver a direct message: the U.S. is still firmly committed to NATO, and it’s pushing Russia to end the war in Ukraine — even as tensions rise and peace talks could restart as early as September. He also urged Moscow to sever ties with Iran amid escalating U.S. sanctions. While European leaders like Latvia’s PM downplayed immediate threats, the visit signals a high-stakes diplomatic gamble aimed at de-escalation without weakening U.S. alliances. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d64a48772f44af3c