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WorldPublished: 26 August 2026 at 18:41

Trump says CIA chief's Moscow visit has a specific purpose

US President Donald Trump commented on CIA Director John Ratcliffe's trip to Moscow, suggesting it could produce a significant outcome, while also calling it a "routine visit."

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US President Donald Trump addressed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow during an interview with "The Glenn Beck Program." Trump described Ratcliffe as a great guy who is not in Moscow without reason, adding that something significant could indeed come out of the trip.

A "routine visit"

Despite highlighting the trip's potential significance, Trump also described it as a "routine visit." The show's host offered several theories about the purpose of the visit, including that Vladimir Putin might be testing NATO's resolve, sanctions against Iran, or a possible Russian attack on Britain. Trump dismissed all of these suggestions, stating firmly that none of them was the real reason for the visit.

Efforts to end the war

During the interview, Trump also said his administration is working very actively to end the war. He expressed confidence that both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin want the war to end.

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