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CIA Director Delivers Russian Casualty Intel During Secret Moscow Visit

U.S. CIA Director William Ratcliffe conducted a covert meeting in Moscow with Russian intelligence chief Alexander Bortnikov, reportedly handing over detailed assessments of Russian military losses in Ukraine. The visit has sparked debate within NATO regarding direct intelligence exchanges with Kremlin officials.

27 Aug, 06:28 — 28 Aug, 06:01
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ReutersVery High22h ago

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow - Reuters

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow  Reuters

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straits-timesMostly Factual22h ago

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow - The Straits Times

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow  The Straits Times

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meduza18h ago

Head of Russian intelligence service on meeting with CIA director: ‘We discussed issues that fall within the purview of the intelligence services’

Sergey Naryshkin, head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, said he met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe during Ratcliffe’s August 25 visit to Moscow, and that the two discussed “a number of issues that fall within the purview of the intelligence services.”

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hurriyet-dailyMixed1h ago

CIA chief’s Moscow trip puts NATO concerns in focus

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin during an unannounced visit to Moscow this week, as conflicting accounts emerged over whether he carried a U.S. warning against any Russian move on NATO territory.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Russian intelligence chief confirms meeting with CIA director during Moscow visit

‘During the meeting, we discussed a number of issues that fall within the purview of intelligence services,’ he says

By Anadolu Agency

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ukrinformMixed2h ago

CIA Director gives Kremlin intelligence on Russian losses that Putin not being told — NYT

During his visit to Moscow, CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly passed the head of the FSB unfavorable intelligence about Russia’s real situation in the war against Ukraine and urged him to agree to a peace deal before the situation gets even worse.

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express-tribune27 Aug, 06:28First to report

Russian intelligence chief confirms meeting with CIA director during Moscow visit

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Reuters27 Aug, 08:43

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow - Reuters

straits-times27 Aug, 08:44

Russia's foreign spy chief confirms he held talks with CIA director in Moscow - The Straits Times

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meduza27 Aug, 12:32

Head of Russian intelligence service on meeting with CIA director: ‘We discussed issues that fall within the purview of the intelligence services’

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n1-serbia27 Aug, 15:33

Šef ruske spoljne obaveštajne službe potvrdio da se sastao sa direktorom CIA

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klix-ba27 Aug, 21:25

Nariškin potvrdio da se u Moskvi sastao s direktorom CIA-e, pa dodao da se radi o "protokolarnom sastanku"

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jutarnji-list28 Aug, 03:34

Novi detalji tajne misije šefa CIA-e u Moskvi. Putinu je došao s brutalnim informacijama u koje CIA već dugo sumnja

digi2428 Aug, 04:00

Ce spune un expert în securitate despre vizita șefului CIA la Moscova: „Nu a fost o negociere. Vom vedea dacă Putin a înțeles mesajul”

index-hr28 Aug, 04:37

Ovo je pravi razlog leta šefa CIA-e? "Putin misli da SAD više ne može braniti Europu"

ukrinform28 Aug, 04:39

CIA Director gives Kremlin intelligence on Russian losses that Putin not being told — NYT

delfi-lt28 Aug, 05:30

Žiniaskalida: Ratcliffe‘as Bortnikovui davė aiškiai suprasti

il-sole-24-ore28 Aug, 05:59

Ucraina, la Russia considera gli Usa indeboliti dalla guerra contro l’Iran

hurriyet-daily28 Aug, 06:01Latest update

CIA chief’s Moscow trip puts NATO concerns in focus