CIA Head Ratcliffe May Take over U.S.–Russia Shuttle Diplomacy From Witkoff, Kushner

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe is preparing to play a more important role in Washington-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, American officials told their European counterparts, writes Financial Times (FT).

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The White House denied information about the possible replacement of Witkoff and Kushner in the talks on UkraineIn Washington, the Financial Times report was called a fake. Trump will continue to trust Whitkoff and Kushner to negotiate of Ukraine.

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe is set to take a leading role in US diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, US officials said, citing the Financial Times. He is expected to be more involved in contacts between Moscow and Kiev amid months of deadlock in talks. The move would mean a reduction in the leading role of President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who have been leading the talks with Russia a…