CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a high-profile visit to Russia earlier this week. Now, several media outlets are reporting that the purpose of the trip was to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
WorldThe Kremlin confirms that the head of the CIA has visited Moscow, but there is no word on whether he met with Vladimir Putin. According to some reports, talks were held about a possible prisoner exchange.
World politicsA US military transport plane has flown to Moscow, where it is now parked, flight data shows. According to CBS News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe was aboard.
WorldWith eight months to go until the French presidential election, Russia is stepping up efforts to influence France. Several presidential candidates have been targeted in smear campaigns linked to Russian intelligence, according to French authorities. The aim is to divide and polarize, says an expert.
World politicsWADA will be vigilant about Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to Olivier Niggli, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
SportsMassive Russian attacks on Kyiv have killed at least 16 people and injured many more. A day of mourning will be held on Friday, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.
ConflictsAt least ten people were killed overnight Tuesday in Russian attacks on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, the region's governor said.
ConflictsRussia warns Britain will pay a "price" after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine in attacks on Russian territory. We continue to support Ukraine 100 percent, Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds.
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