# CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly visits Moscow

https://mins.news/en/item/31835

- The Guardian, 2026-08-25 16:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/cia-director-john-ratcliffe-moscow-russia

> US media report that CIA director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow, citing flight data and the sighting of a US diplomatic motorcade. CBS News and Axios quoted sources confirming the trip, reportedly his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief. The reason remains unclear, and neither the CIA nor the White House immediately commented.

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