Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePatel is expected to be hosted by the FSB, the successor organization to the Soviet Union’s KGB, during his visit (Reuters)FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly planning a trip to Russia in mid-October, with scheduled appearances in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Patel is expected to be hosted by the FSB, the successor organization to the Soviet Union’s KGB, during his visit. The reported trip comes at a time of strained U.S.-Russia relations, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Patel is facing criticism for the planned visit, with commentators questioning its legitimacy given his past associations and the current geopolitical climate. Patel has previously dismissed the "Russiagate hoax" and has been scrutinized for his travel arrangements and a past payment from a Russian filmmaker. In fullFBI director Kash Patel set to visit Russia weeks before midterms: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in