CIA Director Ratcliffe makes surprise visit to Moscow

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has made a rare, unannounced visit to Moscow, according to US media reports from late August 2026. The trip, which was not publicly announced beforehand, marks an unusual direct contact between senior US and Russian officials.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the visit in connection with discussions about US aircraft in Moscow and conditions for settling the conflict in Ukraine. The exact purpose and content of Ratcliffe's talks in Moscow have not been officially confirmed.