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CIA Director John Ratcliffe Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy Trilateral Meeting During Secret Moscow Visit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a secret visit to Moscow. The proposal was made in meetings with Russian intelligence officials, including SVR head Sergei Naryshkin and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov. Putin reportedly rejected the idea, while Zelenskyy is alleged to be in agreement.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a secret visit to Moscow. The meeting was intended to advance peace talks in the Ukraine war. Ratcliffe met with Russian intelligence officials, including SVR head Sergei Naryshkin and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov, to gauge their willingness to facilitate the meeting. The Kremlin stated that such a meeting could only occur after all details of the peace agreement are finalized. Sources indicate that the proposal was made during a secret visit to Moscow, though some do not specify the location. The Kremlin reported that Putin had previously rejected the idea of a trilateral meeting. Zelenskyy is alleged to be in agreement with the proposal, while Putin has so far rejected it. The proposal was reported by multiple outlets, including Axios, Meduza, and Kyiv Post, with some sources noting that the meeting was unannounced and highly confidential. The event highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine war, with the U.S. seeking to bring together key leaders for direct negotiations. The Kremlin’s condition for the meeting—finalizing all peace agreement details—suggests a cautious approach to any such trilateral dialogue. The proposal underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, with intelligence agencies playing a critical role in facilitating high-level discussions.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources mention that the proposal was made during a secret visit to Moscow, while others do not specify the location of the meeting.

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe was to arrive in Moscow with a specific proposal.

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CIA director has proposed a trilateral meeting during a secret visit to Moscow.

Some sources indicate that the proposal was made during a secret visit to Moscow, while others do not specify the location of the meeting.

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CIA director proposed a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky during his visit to Moscow.

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CŽV director John Ratcliffe proposed during this week's secret visit to Moscow to hold a trilateral meeting.

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IndependentVečernji listAug 31, 12:43 AM
Secret Visit by CIA Director Sparks Big Story: Will Putin Sit Down with Trump and Zelensky? Kremlin Sets Condition

The Kremlin suggests that Putin, Trump, and Zelensky could meet only when all details of the peace agreement are finalized and ready for signing

IndependentMeduzaAug 30, 08:12 PM
Kremlin: Meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelenskyy possible only for "finalizing agreements" - Meduza

Kremlin: Meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelenskyy possible only for "finalizing agreements" Meduza

IndependentVijestiAug 30, 06:28 PM
CIA Director Allegedly Proposed a Trump–Putin–Zelenski Summit

The idea of such a summit was already initiated by the Trump administration. Zelenski is allegedly in agreement with this, while Putin has so far rejected it

WireBeta News AgencyAug 30, 06:20 PM
CIA Director Allegedly Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky Meeting

CIA Director John Ratcliffe allegedly proposed a trilateral meeting between the presidents of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reported...

StateUkrinformAug 30, 05:20 PM
CIA Chief proposed Trump-Zelensky-Putin meeting during Moscow visit – Axios - Ukrinform

CIA Chief proposed Trump-Zelensky-Putin meeting during Moscow visit – Axios  Ukrinform

WireJamahiriya News AgencyAug 30, 03:12 PM
Axios: CIA Director Proposed a Meeting Between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky

America/Russia/Ukraine/Presidents/Meeting/Meeting/Proposal

IndependentGazeta WyborczaAug 30, 02:55 PM
Axios on the CIA Director's Visit to Moscow. He Was to Propose a Meeting

According to the latest reports from the Axios portal, CIA Director John Ratcliffe was to arrive in Moscow with a specific proposal. As reported by the portal, he was to suggest organizing a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of the USA, Ukraine, and Russia: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Vladimir Putin.

StateRTAug 30, 02:31 PM
Media suggests what CIA chief discussed during Moscow visit

Axios reports CIA chief proposed three-way meeting of leaders during Moscow visit Read Full Article at RT.com

StateRTAug 30, 02:31 PM
CIA chief proposed trilateral talks during Moscow visit – Axios

Axios reports CIA chief proposed three-way meeting of leaders during Moscow visit Read Full Article at RT.com

IndependentAdevărulAug 30, 02:29 PM
Trump, Putin and Zelenski at the Same Table? CIA Chief Proposes a Summit for Peace

CIA Director John Ratcliffe would have proposed the organization of a trilateral meeting between American President Donald Trump, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski during his secret visit to Moscow at the beginning of this week.

IndependentHindustan TimesAug 30, 02:22 PM
Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit on the cards? Report reveals CIA director's proposal in Moscow | World News - Hindustan Times

Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit on the cards? Report reveals CIA director's proposal in Moscow | World News  Hindustan Times

WireKhaama PressAug 30, 01:48 PM
CIA Chief Proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit During Secret Moscow Trip - Khaama Press

CIA Chief Proposes Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit During Secret Moscow Trip Khaama Press

IndependentVGAug 30, 01:39 PM
Axios: CIA Director Proposed a Top Meeting Between Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyj

The newspaper writes that Putin previously rejected such a trilateral meeting.

IndependentMandinerAug 30, 12:31 PM
Americans allegedly want Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting

According to Axios, this was also mentioned during the CIA director's visit to Moscow.

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 30, 12:12 PM
Axios: CIA director proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy meeting - Apa.az

Axios: CIA director proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy meeting Apa.az

IndependentRzeczpospolitaAug 30, 11:33 AM
Unofficial: CIA Director Proposed in Moscow a Trump-Putin-Zelenski Meeting

CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow proposed to Russian authorities to organize a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of the USA, Russia, and Ukraine: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy – reported Axios.

StateTASSAug 30, 11:22 AM
CIA chief proposes Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting during visit to Moscow — Axios - tass.com

CIA chief proposes Putin-Trump-Zelensky meeting during visit to Moscow — Axios  tass.com

IndependentMeduzaAug 30, 11:06 AM
Axios: CIA director proposed a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky during his visit to Moscow - Meduza

Axios: CIA director proposed a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky during his visit to Moscow - Meduza

IndependentMeduzaAug 30, 11:06 AM
Axios: CIA Director During Visit to Moscow Proposed a Meeting Between Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy

CIA Director John Ratcliffe during his visit to Moscow proposed a trilateral meeting between the presidents of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Axios reports this with reference to sources.

IndependentAkşamAug 30, 10:55 AM
New Curtain in Ukraine War! Director of CIA Offers Trump-Putin-Zelenskiy Summit

It was reported that John Ratcliffe, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), proposed a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy during his visit to Russia.

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionAug 30, 10:48 AM
Sources: CŽV chief proposed a meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy

CŽV director John Ratcliffe proposed during this week's secret visit to Moscow to hold a trilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aiming to end the war, reports the portal 'Axios'.

IndependentNextaAug 30, 10:15 AM
CIA Director Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit During Visit to Moscow, Sources Say

Axios: CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky to advance peace talks during a secret visit to Moscow, sources told Axios. He met with heads of the FSB Sergei Naryshkin and the SVR Alexander Bortnikov, trying to determine if they could push Putin to resume negotiations with US mediation; details of the outcome [...] The report that the CIA director proposed a Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit during his visit to Moscow, sources say, first appeared on NEXTA.

IndependentKyiv PostAug 30, 10:01 AM
CIA Chief Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his unannounced visit to Moscow. Ratcliffe met with SVR head Sergei Naryshkin and FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov, viewing the latter as a “constructive player” who might persuade Putin to resume US-mediated talks.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 30, 09:30 AM
Ratcliffe Brought to Moscow the Idea of a Summit with Trump, Putin and Zelensky

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed during his visit to Moscow to the Russian side to organize a trilateral meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, reports Axios citing two sources. According to the portal's information, on Tuesday Ratcliffe held talks with SVR Director Sergei Narishkin and...

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 30, 08:33 AM
Axios: CIA Director Proposes Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy Meeting

Axios reported on the United States' new efforts to break the stalemate in the Ukraine war and wrote that the CIA director has proposed a trilateral meeting of the leaders of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine during a secret visit to Moscow.

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 30, 08:29 AM
CIA Director Proposed a Meeting Between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin - Axios

Retcliff in Moscow was seeking to determine whether leaders of Russian intelligence agencies could help convince Putin to resume talks with Ukraine.

IndependentIzvestiaAug 30, 06:18 AM
Axios learned of the offer by the CIA director to hold a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy

CIA Director John Ratcliff proposed during a secret visit to Moscow this week to hold a trilateral meeting involving American leader Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the head of the Kyiv regime Vladimir Zelenskyy.

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 30, 05:48 AM
CIA Director Proposed a Summit Involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin – Axios

According to media reports, during his visit to Moscow, Retcliffe proposed a meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin.

WireMehr News AgencyAug 30, 05:19 AM
Proposed by CIA Director for a Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy Meeting in Moscow

A U.S. media outlet revealed that the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) proposed during his visit to Moscow to hold a trilateral meeting with the presidents of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine.