What the CIA director’s mystery trip to Moscow says about Putin's next move

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise visit to Moscow has sparked intense speculation about Vladimir Putin's military plans, amid reports of a potential mass mobilization of 600,000 troops. As Russia faces dwindling volunteer enlistments and economic woes due to a staggering number of casualties, this move could signal a desperate escalation in its conflict. Ratcliffe's secretive trip hints at high-stakes negotiations or intelligence exchanges, underscoring the gravity of Russia's strategic shifts and their implications for global security.