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CIA director reportedly warned Russia against attacking NATO

The report says Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes, raising fears of further escalation.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Europe

CNBC reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe made a secretive trip to Moscow, where he warned Russia against attacking NATO.

The report ties the trip to growing concerns over further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

According to CNBC, Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as tensions rise.

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