CIA Director Met Russian Intelligence Chiefs in Moscow

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian intelligence services. The trip remained unannounced until the Kremlin confirmed details of the visit.

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirmed Ratcliffe's presence in the Russian capital. Peskov stated that Ratcliffe did not meet with President Putin during his visit.

Such high-level meetings between U.S. and Russian intelligence chiefs are uncommon. The purpose and specific agenda of Ratcliffe's discussions with Russian intelligence officials were not disclosed by either side.