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CIA Chief proposed Trump-Zelensky-Putin meeting during Moscow visit – Axios

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin during an unannounced trip to Moscow earlier this week, as part of efforts to end the war.

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Claimed

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin during an unannounced trip to Moscow.

Attributed to: Axios

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  • —CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin during an unannounced trip to Moscow. (per Axios)
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Our assessment

If Axios's report holds, the proposal for a high-level trilateral meeting suggests increased diplomatic activity regarding the resolution of the conflict involving Ukraine and…

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