Russia Prepares New Attacks on Kyiv as Peace Frameworks Fail

Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end, according to three people close to the Kremlin. Bloomberg's Anthony Halpin has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)

CIA chief in Moscow warned Russia against actions that could escalate tensions with Baltic states – Politico

CIA Director John Ratcliffe urged Russian officials not to take actions that could escalate tensions with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, while also calling on Moscow to reduce its support for Iran.

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CIA director visits Moscow to caution Russia against attacking NATO nations, testing the alliance: reports

John Ratcliffe also discussed the war with Iran, warning of additional sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen to shipping traffic

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CIA director warned Russia against attacking NATO members during Moscow visit - report

Ratcliffe also discussed Iran while in Russia, telling intelligence officials there that additional sanctions would be implemented by the US if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened.

CIA chief warned Moscow against escalation toward Baltic NATO states, Politico reports

John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow comes amid growing concerns over possible Russian actions against NATO countries supporting Ukraine.

By Olena Goncharova

Kremlin sources tell Bloomberg that Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine. A growing number of Russian officials believe that could eventually mean a tactical nuclear weapon.

Russia is preparing to escalate its strikes on Ukraine after concluding that peace talks have hit a dead end, sources close to the Kremlin told Bloomberg.

Media: CIA chief's Moscow visit to warn Russia against attacks on NATO allies, war in Iran

U.S. media reported on Thursday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Russia this week was focused on the Baltic states and the war in Iran.

Reason for CIA chief's trip via Rīga is anyone's guess

Following confirmation that the director of the United States' Central Intelligence agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, made a trip to Moscow via Rīga this week, speculation is rampant regarding the reason for the visit, in the absence of any official information.