CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM ET
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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian counterparts, not Putin, in Moscow(opens original report in a new tab)The Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Kremlin spokesman… — France 24
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