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Trump Denies CIA Director's Moscow Visit Linked to Probing Russia, Cites War Resolution Efforts
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Trump Denies CIA Director's Moscow Visit Linked to Probing Russia, Cites War Resolution Efforts

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump denied claims that CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was related to probing Russian intentions or planning an attack on Britain.
  • Trump described the visit as "semi-routine" and suggested it could lead to progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The Kremlin confirmed Ratcliffe's visit involved security service contacts, marking the first such visit by a CIA director to Moscow since 2021.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refuted reports suggesting that CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent visit to Moscow was linked to probing Russian military intentions or plotting an attack on Britain.

None of the above is true. He went there in a way you could call semi-routine.

โ€” Donald TrumpDenying specific allegations about the purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow.

Speaking on a radio program, Trump characterized the visit as "semi-routine." He dismissed the allegations, stating, "None of the above is true. He went there in a way you could call semi-routine."

Trump expressed optimism that the visit could yield positive outcomes, particularly in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. "We are working very hard to end the war between Russia and Ukraine," Trump said, adding that both Moscow and Kyiv appear ready for a resolution. "Frankly, both sides right now want to see it end."

We are working very hard to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

โ€” Donald TrumpDiscussing potential progress towards ending the conflict.

The Kremlin had previously confirmed that Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow on Tuesday involved contacts between security services. This marked the first time a CIA director had visited the Russian capital since 2021, drawing significant attention amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Frankly, both sides right now want to see it end.

โ€” Donald TrumpCommenting on the perceived willingness of Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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