CIA Director John Ratcliffe was received in Moscow through closed-door security talks with Russian intelligence chiefs rather than a formal political reception.The Kremlin's ReactionOfficial stance: The Kremlin confirmed the visit and called the direct intelligence-level communication "positive".No big changes yet: Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it was too early to tell if the meeting would fix the deep crisis in U.S.-Russia relations.Who He MetIntelligence leaders: Ratcliffe met with his Russian intelligence counterparts, including officials from security agencies like the FSB and SVR.No meeting with Putin: Russian President Vladimir Putin did not meet with Ratcliffe in person, but Putin was briefed on the discussions.The U.S. ViewDownplayed by Trump: President Donald Trump described the secret trip as "semi-routine" during a media interview, even though high-level visits to Russia are rare.Hidden purpose: Officials reported the visit was used to deliver a bleak assessment of the war in Ukraine and warn Russia against escalating conflicts.
Me tohle jako fakáč nepripada. To ze nemluvil s Putinem nikoho neprekvapuje.
