Is Russian President Vladimir Putin preparing to take the war beyond Ukraine? That question is gaining fresh attention as Russian drone activity fuels fears of a wider conflict in Europe. As the fear of a fresh war looms, a reported warning from CIA Director John Ratcliffe has added to the uncertainty. The stark message was reportedly: “Just don’t do it.”
The warning comes amid claims that CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise trip to Moscow as concerns grew over possible Russian escalation against Ukraine or its Western allies. The Kremlin has said Ratcliffe did not meet Putin. The advice was based on US intelligence that Russia is primed to act after its campaign on the battlefield in Ukraine stalled again, reports The Daily Mail.
