CIA and Russian Spy Chiefs Reestablish Communication After Two-Year Silence
The call marks a significant shift as both nations explore a potential Ukraine ceasefire and discuss future collaboration on shared security concerns.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Russian SVR Chief Sergey Naryshkin held their first phone call in over two years on Tuesday, agreeing to maintain regular communication.
- The discussion included potential collaboration on crisis resolution and international stability, with both sides emphasizing reduced confrontation between Moscow and Washington.
- The call coincided with Ukraine's readiness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, a critical step toward ending the three-year conflict in Eastern Europe.
- U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the importance of Russia agreeing to the ceasefire to halt violence and facilitate long-term peace talks.
- The renewed dialogue reflects the Trump administration's strategy to recalibrate relations with Russia, though experts caution that fundamental differences could hinder lasting cooperation.
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