CIA Director John Ratcliffe has reportedly made an unannounced visit to Moscow, according to US media. This marks his first known trip to Russia as the head of the CIA.
The visit was reported after flight data indicated an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, followed by sightings of a US diplomatic motorcade. CBS News and Axios both confirmed the trip, citing sources familiar with the situation and a US official, respectively.
The Financial Times reported that the Trump administration had requested Kyiv halt its long-range strikes on major Russian cities for the duration of Ratcliffe's visit.
There has been no immediate comment from either the CIA or the White House regarding the reported visit. The reason for the trip remains unclear, though the CIA has previously been involved in US-Russia detainee exchanges.