Categories Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter Gemini – direct access to Google AI Post author By wawiimuy Post date August 28, 2026 Listen to this article Gemini – direct access to Google AI gemini.google.com/share/3594… — Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 28, 2026 ← #Intelligence & Tradecraft: #CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit: CIA Director #JohnRatcliffe recently traveled to Russia to deliver a “hard message,” reportedly asking Moscow to cease sharing intelligence with Iran. The sudden visit has fueled speculation over whether the CIA intervened to prevent a potential Russian strike on NATO territory, though President Trump has publicly asserted that Putin will not attack the alliance. Global Security and Intelligence Briefing – → Context on #CIA Director’s #Moscow Visit: Providing further context on CIA Director John #Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow earlier this week, sources report the visit was driven by fresh U.S. intelligence indicating that Russia perceives the United States as weakened by the ongoing conflict with Iran. The assessment suggests the Kremlin views this strategic distraction as a prime opportunity to escalate actions against U.S. interests and allies in Europe. Daily News Briefing Today