Did CIA boss rush to Moscow to stop Putin’s nuclear threat as Trump's massive arsenal runs low?

Published on Aug 29, 2026 12:08 am IST

Vladimir Putin reportedly sees an opening to pressure Washington and Europe as America's six-month Iran war strains critical U.S. weapons stockpiles. A classified U.S. intelligence assessment cited by The Washington Post reportedly warned that Moscow could exploit shortages involving Patriot interceptors, Tomahawks and other advanced weapons. Days later, CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare secret trip to Moscow, reportedly warning against escalating the Ukraine war while reaffirming NATO's Article 5 commitment. With America distracted and its arsenal under pressure, did Trump dispatch his CIA chief because Putin was preparing to exploit Washington's weakness?

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