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CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Moscow Visit

๐Ÿฟ๏ธ The Squirrel's Take
This rare direct contact between US and Russian intelligence shows both sides are keeping a backchannel open even as tensions escalate over NATO's eastern flank.
๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters
The visit underscores the fragile state of US-Russia relations, where a warning about NATO attacks could reduce miscalculation risks but also signals continued brinkmanship.

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports.

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BBC News
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
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BBC News
CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
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The Guardian
CIA chief reportedly warns Russia against attacking Nato countries on visit to Moscow โ€“ US politics live
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