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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSisi meets CIA director to discuss regional crises
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo on Sunday. The leaders discussed the Iran crisis, the Gaza ceasefire, and regional security. Sisi reiterated Egypt's support for Sudan and Somalia.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin cancelled CIA meeting after learning message content
Vladimir Putin was prepared to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but cancelled the meeting upon learning the content of Ratcliffe's message. The CIA chief met with Russian intelligence heads and urged Russia to end the war due to deteriorating conditions.
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Politics · UkraineTrump says CIA director's Moscow visit was 'semi-routine'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence officials. President Donald Trump described the visit as 'semi-routine' and indicated that Washington desires an end to the war in Ukraine. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed intelligence contacts but denied a meeting with President Putin.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaCIA Director John Ratcliffe Reportedly Visited Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe was reportedly in Moscow for meetings, according to US media. The Kremlin stated no talks with US envoys were scheduled for that week. A US military aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow.
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Politics · United StatesFormer CIA officers gather for 'Deep State plot' party
Former intelligence community officers who felt "silenced or purged" by the Trump administration gathered for a party in Virginia. The event, held at a gay karaoke bar, was partly to celebrate former CIA analyst Julia Curlee, the first openly transgender CIA officer.
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