Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly visited Russia to meet with FSB chief Aleksandr Bortnikov to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting involved discussions on the conflict's trajectory and the potential for diplomatic negotiations.
Why it matters
High-level intelligence communication between the US and Russia is rare and signals critical diplomatic efforts to manage the ongoing conflict.
John Ratcliffe met with his Russian counterpart this week to discuss Nato, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, according to reports
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