One can only speculate about the real purpose of the CIA director's unexpected visit to Moscow. The fragments fed to the media may be accurate, partly accurate, or deliberately misleading. Washington's reasons for talking to Russia extend far beyond Ukraine and the Baltic states, although the latter matter more immediately as they are NATO allies. Moreover, Moscow's global activity gives Washington many other issues to address. Russia's power and reach have diminished since its full-scale inv

How serious does intelligence have to be for a CIA director to personally travel to Moscow to deliver a warning?

The CIA director’s recent unannounced visit to Moscow has raised speculation about Russian plans to escalate attacks.