Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit

The defence ministry said it had successfully launched the missile on Friday

In an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post, a representative of Ukraine’s military intelligence reveals what is known about Russia’s heavily guarded laboratory complex on Lisiy Island, its alleged links to the Russian Defense Ministry, and the potentially catastrophic consequences of an accident.

John Ratcliffe urged Moscow counterpart to make deal with Ukraine as battlefield and economic pressures mount

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Elena Morgunova, the wife of Russian performance artist Pavel Krisevich, was detained and sentenced to 10 days of administrative arrest for disobeying police orders, the projects “Zona Svobody” and “Slovo Zashchite” said, citing those close to her.

Why Ukraine can’t stop Russia’s ballistic missiles  The Kyiv Independent

The Kuril Islands dispute is not just a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan but reflects the larger complexity of geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific Region.

The New York Times reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week to push the Kremlin towards a peace deal.

John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.

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Estonia’s assessment of the military threat posed by Russia hasn’t changed after CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow on Tuesday, according to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.

Aug 27 - Russia launched missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight on Thursday, with the capital Kyiv and other cities coming under a massive attack, Ukrainian authorities said.

Voices in Moscow calling for nuclear warheads are becoming louder, and the President is surveying his options for escalation, according to sources.

Key Russian partners have warned the president not to use tactical nuclear weapons on Ukraine as the war intensifies

John Ratcliffe urged Russia to hold back from striking Baltic nations and to reduce its support to Iran during his brief trip to the Russian capital.

You shoot down Ukraine’s drones, Putin tells the Amazon of Russia  The Times

At least four E-6B Mercury aircraft appeared on public flight trackers Tuesday, hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow.

Mikhail Metzel / via REUTERS Ukraine unleashed a major drone attack across Russia overnight, throwing Moscow’s airports into chaos just hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe left the capital following a secretive visit. Russian air defenses shot down at least 10 drones heading toward Moscow in the early hours of Wedn

New unannounced talks between Putin and the head of the CIA has triggered fears the Russian leader could launch a new military offensive as PM Andy Burnham has pledged Britain's support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Andy Burnham stood firm on his backing for Kyiv, saying 'We are supporting them, and that won’t change' amid fears over further Russian aggression

The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks.

Ratcliffe’s "emergency" visit to Moscow comes amid concerns over a possible escalation of the Ukraine warRussia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an “emergency” meeting amid fears that the Kremlin could resort to nuclear weap

Russian President informed about CIA chief's visit to Moscow: Kremlin after report on US mystery plane

The visit has sparked widespread speculation that it could be pre-empting new military action of some kind by Vladimir Putin.

The visit has sparked widespread speculation that it could be pre-empting new military action of some kind by Vladimir Putin.

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Why the new American left should take up the quest for peace if the Democratic Party wins control of Congress this November, and of the presidency in 2028.

Before his trip, the US requested Ukraine to temporarily stop drone and missile attacks on Moscow and other cities in northern Russia, according to the report.

US media outlets say John Ratcliffe was in Russia to attend meetings. Flight tracking websites had earlier detected the arrival of a US military transport plane at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.

CIA director makes unannounced visit to Moscow to meet with Russian officials, source says  CNN

CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Russia to holds talks in Moscow Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.