Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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The CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Russia last week, leaving many observers shocked at the first trip a US spy chief has made to Moscow since December 2021. According to reports, Ratcliffe met briefly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but what they discussed is still speculated. So what happened?

Jamarl interviews veteran diplomat and geopolitical analyst Jim Jatras about Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow.

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