Categories Blogs RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: US spy chief prepares for greater role in Russia-Ukraine talks https://ft.trib.al/5xlt9ha Post author By Mike Nova Post date September 9, 2026 US spy chief prepares for greater role in Russia-Ukraine talks ft.trib.al/5xlt9ha ← RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: NEW: CIA director John Ratcliffe is preparing to take a bigger role in US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. And the White House is considering paring back the involvement of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, the lead negotiator with Putin. Our latest: https://www.fm/content/d0557d25-78b5-45d8-bb33-d655e859d803?syn-25a6b1a6=1 → RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: FT Exclusive: CIA director John Ratcliffe will play a larger role in shuttle diplomacy between Moscow and Kyiv while maintaining contact with intelligence officers. https://ft.trib.al/8wimofW