Kremlin says CIA director met Russian intelligence in Moscow
By The BriefBrief
The Kremlin said U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during a visit to Moscow on Tuesday, but did not meet President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin was briefed on the talks’ outcome, while declining to disclose what was discussed.
WHO:Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman; John Ratcliffe, CIA Director
WHAT:Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, without meeting Putin; the Kremlin provided limited details via Peskov.
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Russia
WHY:To report the outcome of Ratcliffe’s contacts with Russian security services and clarify that Putin was not met.
