CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unexpected visit to Moscow, Russia, today.
According to flight data and new media reporting Director Ratcliffe flew into Latvia and from Latvia into Russia on a C-17 military transport plane.
VIA CBS – CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, Russia, for meetings, sources familiar with the situation told CBS News on Tuesday.
News of his trip comes after a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade. Neither the U.S. nor Russian governments has commented on the identity of the U.S. official in Russia or the purpose of the visit.
The CIA did not immediately comment.
It appears to be Ratcliffe’s first known trip to Russia as CIA director, though he has maintained contact with Russian intelligence counterparts. (more)
VIA AXIOS – CIA director John Ratcliffe is visiting Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, two U.S. officials said.
Why it matters: This is Ratcliffe’s first trip to Moscow since he took office and the highest-level visit by a Trump administration official to Russia since January.
Ahead of Ratcliffe’s trip, the U.S. told Ukraine that a senior delegation was traveling to Moscow and asked it to suspend strikes until it leaves, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. (link)
We shall not speculate too much on the purpose and intent of the visit; however, overall, the direction points to intelligence sharing or notification.
Recently the British announced they would be sharing “storm shadow missile” technology with Ukraine in order for Ukraine to build them for themselves. The Storm Shadow (also known as SCALP-EG in France) is a Franco-British, long-range, air-launched cruise missile used for precision deep-strike attacks against high-value targets. Essentially, the Storm Shadow missile is the U.K version of the Tomahawk cruise missile.
Ukraine would be building those missiles with money provided by the EU from the confiscated Russian sovereign wealth fund. Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin likely doesn’t appreciate that very much.
According to Visegrad, “President Putin had a major event scheduled for today, with hundreds of people preparing for it. The event was canceled due to the visit of the CIA director, according to Kremlin pool journalists.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe is now returning home from Moscow.
Thank you for providing us this information. To be a fly on the wall.
Holy crap. Intel sharing so important that it had to be done in person by the CIA director himself, and Putin cancels a major public event right after the intel is shared.
It is truly frightening to think of what may have just been avoided and the lengths that our alleged allies were about to go.
God bless everyone involved here and keep them safe.
This visit was announced weeks ago.
All news reports are saying that it was secret and unannounced.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/25/cia-director-moscow-rare-unannounced-trip/
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/25/cia-director-ratcliffe-arrives-in-moscow-on-secret-visit-us-reports-claim
Are ducks starting to get in a row? SO much happening right now!
<Are ducks starting to get in a row?>
If Russia owes us…It will be on their bills 🙂
Once again Wordman quacks us up.
💥💥💥💥💥
“… never count your money while you’re sittin’ at the table …”
The American People’s “alleged allies” (5-eyes; EU) are weak, immature, emotional, and prone to irrational behavior. … Let’s pray they don’t “toss the table” and let loose with the only real weapons they have … thus forcing, Pres. Putin’s and the US hands.
I hate to entertain the thought that some or all of europe must be destroyed to restore a “general peace” to the world.
Well, if it’s necessary, at least it will be done quickly. They’ve been bleeding themselves a slow death with The climate change crap, Islam and illegal immigration. The USA experienced firsthand how quickly it can be done with the four years under Biden. Europe has been at it a lot longer and harder than we had been. If Europe is intending on starting a war with Russia, they chose a really foolish time to do it. They have proven to the United States that they are not allies of ours and would not step up even when military action was in their best interest so they really shouldn’t count on the USA to come to their defense.
Teed that ball right up! LOL
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Thanks for the article
Hoping that Trump is finally following through on ending that war. Why we’ve kept expending resources to prop up Ukraine’s pointless fighting, which harms our economy, I haven’t understood.
EU/NATO/Ukraine are the side refusing to end the war without complete humiliating Russian withdrawal and crippling punitive reparations and Putin’s head on a silver platter.
More likely NATO & the EU are doing everything possible to provoke Putin so Russia strikes outside of Ukraine and inside a NATO country. The EUnuchs want an expanded war to boost their failing economies. They’ve always had to have an enemy even when they have to create one.
Vince , you must keep in mind that when a politician says something will harm the economy he is not talking about our economy he is talking about his DC establishment economy.
The only way a political operative has his economy grow is by harming ours.
In essence helping the grifter’s economy is what the Ukraine conflict is all about.
Factcheck: TRUE
Agreed. Goes for Iran, too. Trump has been in danger of throwing away his legacy on propping up and starting war. Sad stuff.
You don’t listen to Promethian Action do you?
“Sad stuff.”
Also “false stuff,” AKA “lies.”
Right on!
As much as I wish he could, Trump cannot end the war in Ukraine.
A lofty goal. Nothing more.
Respectfully disagree. With full US exit and regulatory measures against any American entity participating, it would’ve fizzled.
May I ask you to explain how President Trump could end the war all by himself?
Please be specific.
Were it that simple.
Ending a continental grift is like opening an oyster with your toes.
Just follow the money and you’ll have your answer….
Local tip.. check the financials of your local congress folks!!!
Putin changing his schedule indicates this trip was a relatively last minute decision–or, at least, those are his preferred optics for the meeting.
Speculation could come up with anything, but one thing seems safe to say: +90% probability that this is a meeting to stop something rather than to start something.
Maybe it is proof that “W”NBA player, Brittney Griner is really a dude and that’s why the “W”NBA is reticent to define what a woman is.
I think there’s more dudes who look like ladies in WNBA than just Griner. I think it’s a bag of sticky wickets they don’t want to open.
Personally, I do not want to view any sticky wickets!
Agreed. S/he is just the one who spent time in a Russian prison. Someone had to process Griner in and knows the truth.
THAT would BE a relaxing punchline…
AFTER
The United States Administration STATES that the Facilities that UKRAINE has Built in England ARE
” NO LONGER THERE ”
( anyONE ELSE see the IRONY that NAZIS ARE IN ENGLAND ? )
Can’t help but wonder if Little Z was planning something and we just saved Putin’s life?
Global coordination begins with direct contact, not distance
Ratcliffe is one of the guys PDJT47 trusts to deliver a message to Putin without turds like Vindman listening in and leaking.
I believe this war is a lot closer to the end than the beginning. Shooting missiles at Russia’s version of Amazon (targeting civilians, which are war crimes when they do it but not when the Ukes do) has not changed conditions on the battlefield. The Russians continue to grind forward. See: Pete Blaber on youtube for honest assessments.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s flight has now left Moscow.
His visit to the Russian capital appears to have lasted only a few hours
Was Ratcliffe on the flight?
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CIA? I just will never trust’em…. ever.
Gotta love Weird Al.
Hopefully the storm shadow missile build quality is just as flaky as a typical Jaguar or Aston Martin.
If it goes through a puddle it shorts out, like the MGB I had a while ago.
Let’s join hands and pray..
Yes, hopefully there isn’t much wiring in a missile.
I always heard they don’t build electronic stuff because it can’t leak oil.
Proof of lying CIA is to be handed in person.
The loathsome EU, a failing entity on all fronts, has nailed their colours to the Ukrainian mast. War must continue. Peace is not an option for them under any circumstances.
Ratcliffe was sent by President Trump right after Carney slammed the door and announced a “union” of sorts with the EU. I’m not suggesting one has anything to do with the other. But timing is all…and certainly is curious.
Rabbit holes being dug.
Sweaty palms in Brussels.
Ratcliffe went because no one else in the CIA can be trusted with the information.
And it had to be in person so that the rest of the CIA didn’t “spy” on the conversation and begin counter measures.
The least we pretend the better. Our “friends” are our new enemies and our “enemies” are new acquaintances. Europes duplicitous attempt to destroy the U.S. leverage is annoying.
“Russian Collusion”
“Putin’s Puppet”
Just saying.
or maybe …. “Trump is colluding with the Russians to steal the 2026 mid-terms!”
Such a short visit. It has to be something urgent and something not to be discussed over the airwaves. Russia does have ties with the IRGC as well as its operations against Ukraine.
This has to be positive
Whatever the meeting was about, quite clearly it was extremely important. Important enough that I think it is unlikely to be leaked. We can speculate endlessly about what it was about and maybe never quite guess what it really was.
Well, virtually all the popcorn in the world is made here in the U.S., so perhaps we should stock up and wait to see what unfolds. Interesting times.
Uni party will demand Radcliffe come to congress as to why he went to Russia…they will want to impeach him next for Russia Russia Russia
Could also have something to do with warning Putin against any efforts at propping up what’s left of the Iranian regime.
this makes the most sense based on timing.
Is it true that he brought John Brennan as a peace offering ?
We can only hope! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
No doubt has to do with the financial anaconda plan Bessent is executing on Iran
In addition to opening discussions on supporting the US Economic Warfare Operation on Iran … The UK and France are moving ahead with supplying the Storm Shadow Cruise Missile to the Ukraine.
The Missile is launched from the SU-24 Aircraft of the Ukraine Air Force …. an aircraft has to get off the ground for it to be used. Although, just like any similar weapon system … ground launched versions do exist and the Ukraine has plenty of TELS for integration of this weapon.
Of interest, given CIA Director Radcliff just visited Moscow TODAY … the guidance system required to give this missile precision, ability to operate with full autonomy, counter ECM abilities and more is US TECHNOLOGY subject to ITAR … meaning tat the US has to approve the sale of any Missiles with US Technology on-board.
If there is no US approval … then the guidance system is heavily degraded and more vulnerable to countermeasures.
If only those Russian funds could be captured and returned to Russia…that would change a thing or two; perhaps Bessent knows a way?
You know you own the enemy when your enemy’s spy chief is invited in to spy on you.
And hopefully next move is Z….ski is at Gitmo.
“Ahead of Ratcliffe’s trip, the U.S. told Ukraine that a senior delegation was traveling to Moscow and asked it to suspend strikes until it leaves, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. ”
Dont US/NATO/EU/UK leaders and diplomats travel in and out of Ukraine and in and out of Kiev practically non-stop? Russia hasnt attacked them (although I dont know why not) but ukraine would attack diplomats traveling in and out of Russia?
Yes .. US Executive Branch and Congressional Delegations have traveled with NO fear or risk of attack into and out of the Ukraine, by AIR and RAIL since 2022 …. as do visiting influencer celebrities and media.
Russia has yet to close AIR, RAIL or Major ROAD lines of communication. Ukrainian state run media still operates.
There have been reported assassination attempts on Ukrainian Officials by Russia.
Well you spoiled that story, Sundance.
I was pretty sure they flew over there to pick you up and bring you back home.
Isnt the cia behind americas proxy war with russia? Maybe these are peace talks.
https://x.com/realannapaulina/status/2092262387051057433
Google AI suggests this statement that U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) praised the CIA director on X (formerly Twitter) using an image of a peace dove is entirely false. “The rumor attributing a message of peace and high praise toward the CIA director by Rep. Luna stands in direct opposition to her established legislative actions and vocal public record.”
The IC hasn’t yet got its ducks in a row?
Vietnam 2.0
We live in an Empire of lies. It’s all lies, all the time anymore. We are gas-lit 24/7.
Via CBS, quoting unnamed senior U.S. officials.
If your b.s. detector isn’t pegged, I don’t know what to tell you.
What good, sound reason, as opposed to reasons that sound good (there is a world of difference between the two) could John Ratchliffe, the director of the CIA, have for flying to Moscow to allegedly meet with President Putin? The director. And Putin allegedly agreed to meet him. Any pix from this alleged meeting? As another poster asked, how does anyone even know the director was on the plane? Because CBS said so?
Let this sink in. I don’t see any proof of any meeting, just innuendo.
Hope it was to put EUnuchs and Z on notice.
I’m a bit surprised the Ukrainian dictator didn’t try to shoot him down and blame it on Russia. Can’t end his war of enrichment.
My guess is: “you are going to be dealing with something Vlad, just know it has nothing to do with us”.