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CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was related to "contacts between security services," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, CIA Director's visit to Moscow indicates a deepening of security cooperation between the United States and Russia, despite current political tensions between the two countries. In a broader context, these communications are part of ongoing efforts to improve security relations between major global powers, which could lead to a reduction in strategic tensions and cooperation in combating terrorism and other security challenges.

