CIA chief secretly met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow

What we’re less sure of3 of 5 claims

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  Ratcliffe warned Russia against attacking NATO member states, particularly the Baltic states.

  A U.S. official reportedly described deterrence as the mission’s primary purpose, but the account relies on an unnamed source.

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  Ratcliffe pressed Russian officials over Moscow’s actions concerning Ukraine.

  This is presented as part of the discussions but without a named official or direct documentary evidence.

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  Ratcliffe asked Russia not to provide Iran with intelligence that could help it target the United States.

  Multiple listed outlets report the request, but the supplied story excerpt does not identify a named source or quote.