CIA Director Warned Russia Against Attacks on NATO Allies During Moscow Visit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe used a short visit to the Russian capital to deliver two warnings directly to Moscow.

First, he urged Russia to refrain from attacking NATO member states, specifically pointing to the Baltic nations as a concern. Second, Ratcliffe pressed Russian officials to scale back their support for Iran.

Although the trip to Moscow was brief, it served as an opportunity to convey these messages face-to-face with Russian counterparts.

Context

The visit points to continued engagement between US intelligence leadership and Russia on issues spanning security along NATO's eastern flank and Moscow's regional ties with Tehran.