CIA Director John Ratcliffe Arrives in Moscow for Meetings With Russian Officials

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has arrived in Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, CBS and Axios said citing sources familiar with the visit. It is the first time Ratcliffe has traveled to Russia since becoming CIA director in January 2025. Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow aboard US military aircraft CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs reported, citing sources, that Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow aboard a US Air Force C-17 military transport aircraft. Axios correspondent Barak Ravid also reported that two unnamed US officials had confirmed Ratcliffe's visit. The sources described the purpose of the trip simply as "meetings in Moscow." No further details about the agenda or the Russian officials Ratcliffe is expected to meet have been disclosed.