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A letter seen by RFE/RL highlights mounting concern over Russian threats to the Baltic States. Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are boosting defenses and embracing new technology, but funding uncertainty, delayed projects, and gaps in capabilities raise questions about their readiness.




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CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on August 25, US officials confirmed to RFE/RL, a rare trip that comes as Washington's efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine have stalled and tensions over Moscow's relationship with Iran have intensified.

The reason for Ratcliffe's visit, the first publicly known trip he has made to Russia since becoming CIA director under President Donald Trump, was not immediately clear. US officials familiar with his travel confirmed he flew to Moscow but declined to disclose the substance of his meetings or say whom he met.