What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow
There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
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"John Ratcliffe's trip to Russia was a 'semi-routine' visit."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former CIA Director.
Sergei Naryshkin is the head of Russia's foreign intelligence service.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
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