The director of the CIA flew to Moscow to warn Russia that they need to cut a deal with Ukraine before their military and economic situation worsens.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow overnight Monday to meet with Russian officials, a US official familiar with his travel told CNN.

A US Air Force C-17 military transport plane landed in Moscow after flying from Latvia, triggering questions before the visit was confirmed.

Director John Ratcliffe is known to have a hawkish stance on Russia