# Trump considering larger CIA role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, FT reports

https://mins.news/en/item/52375

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-10 03:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/trump-considering-giving-cia-director-ratcliffe-greater-role-in-russia-ukraine-peace-negotiations-ft-reports/

> President Donald Trump is reportedly considering giving CIA Director John Ratcliffe a larger diplomatic role in efforts to negotiate a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, while reducing the roles of envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The White House called the report “totally fake news,” but officials said Trump has not made a final decision. Negotiations remain stalled, with Russia and Ukraine divided over territory and security guarantees.

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