CIA Chief Might Have Warned Russia Against Attacks on NATO - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

CIA Director John Ratcliffe used a rare and previously unannounced trip to Moscow this week to warn Russian officials against escalating the conflict with NATO allies, particularly the Baltic states, according to people familiar with the visit, POLITICO reported. Ratcliffe also pressed Moscow to reduce its military and economic support for Iran during the trip, according to one person familiar with the matter and a British official with knowledge of the discussions.