After CIA director’s visit to Moscow, Putin escalates Ukraine strikes
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By Washington Post
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After CIA director’s visit to Moscow, Putin escalates Ukraine strikes
The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliff failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian's leaders resolve to seek military victory.