A US military plane landed in Moscow on Tuesday as CIA Director John Ratcliffe undertook an surprise visit to Russia for talks with government officials. The Kremlin indicated it had no knowledge about the military aircraft landing in the capital.
Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for unannounced meetings with officials, following reports from US media outlets including WSJ, CBS News, CNN, BBC, and New York Post. The arrival of the US military aircraft sparked speculation in Moscow after Russian government representatives reported they could not disclose details concerning the flight. Official sources have not released additional information about the reason for the discussions or the flight itinerary.