On August 24, 2026, a U.S. military transport plane landed in Moscow, reportedly carrying CIA Director John Ratcliffe. His visit is aimed at holding meetings in the Russian capital amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin initially denied knowledge of the aircraft's arrival, but sources indicated that discussions may involve intelligence sharing and security matters.
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