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CIA Director Visits Moscow Amid Tensions | Winnipeg News
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise trip to Moscow signals a quiet thaw in U.S.-Russia intelligence ties, even as broader relations remain frosty. Though he didn’t meet Putin — and Trump called it “semi-routine” — Kremlin officials confirmed Putin was briefed on outcomes, underscoring that backchannel talks are still alive. With Ukraine and Iran tensions simmering, the visit hints at possible de-escalation efforts — without specifics. It’s the first such high-level U.S. intelligence visit to Russia since 2021, just before the war began, and both sides see it as a constructive step forward…
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