CIA chief proposed trilateral talks during Moscow visit – Axios
CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky during his covert trip to Moscow in an effort to fi… [+1881 chars]
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Moscow.
The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's proposed trilateral meeting was to discuss initiatives between the parties involved.
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Who claims what
- —CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Moscow. (per Axios reporting)
- —The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's proposed trilateral meeting was to discuss initiatives between the parties involved. (per Axios reporting)
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If Axios's report is accurate, this indicates backchannel diplomatic efforts at the highest levels between the US, Russia, and Ukraine. While policy outcomes remain highly…
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