Ukraine suspended strikes on Moscow and other Russian cities at Washington’s request while CIA director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to the Russian capital.
Trump asked Ukraine to halt attacks on Russia during CIA chief’s secret Moscow mission
Ukraine suspended strikes on Moscow and other Russian cities at Washington’s request while CIA director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to the Russian capital.
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Christopher Bucktin United States Editor
12:44, 26 Aug 2026Updated 12:58, 26 Aug 2026
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