Why did the CIA director fly to Russia

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow on an unannounced mission to deliver critical strategic warnings, push for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine war, and manage Middle Eastern security risks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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