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Russian special flight departs Moscow after CIA director's arrival
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A Russian special flight took off from Vnukovo Airport shortly after a US military aircraft landed, carrying CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The reasons for the flight and its destination remain unknown.
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- Date: August 25, 2026
- Location: Vnukovo Airport, Moscow
- Russian special flight: Tu-214PU
- US aircraft: Boeing C-17
- CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
CIA · John Ratcliffe · Moscow · Vnukovo · Russian Special Flight · US Air Force · Boeing C-17 · Tu-214PU
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