Event Brief
CIA director urges Russia to negotiate with Kyiv
By The BriefBrief · Sources (28)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: CIA director John Ratcliffe met Russia’s intelligence chief Aleksandr Bortnikov during a secretive trip to Moscow, according to reports. US officials said Ratcliffe presented evidence of the costs Russia has paid for limited gains in Ukraine and urged Russia to enter serious negotiations with Kyiv to end the war.
WHO: John Ratcliffe
WHAT: Ratcliffe urged Russia to enter serious negotiations with Ukraine to end the war, presenting evidence of Russia’s costs for limited gains.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Ratcliffe urged negotiations to end the war amid Russia’s difficulties on the ground and mounting economic woes.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 27 Claims over CIA director’s secret Moscow trip
- Aug 27 CIA director visit to Moscow prompts Kremlin response
- Aug 26 CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes surprise trip to Moscow
- Aug 25 CIA director reportedly in Moscow for meetings
- Aug 25 U.S. C-17 and diplomatic motorcade spotted at Moscow airport
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