# Trump says CIA director involved in all aspects of Ukraine talks

https://mins.news/en/item/56992

- TASS, 2026-09-13 23:58 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2187111

> US President Donald Trump said CIA Director John Ratcliffe is involved in every aspect of talks aimed at peacefully settling the conflict in Ukraine, calling his work excellent. Trump also praised envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as negotiators, citing the Gaza settlement effort.

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