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CIA warns Putin as Russia advances in Ukraine

The CIA chief warned Putin against attacking NATO countries as Moscow announces progress in Donetsk.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the CIA chief warned Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack NATO member countries. This communication took place during a surprise trip to Moscow, but no further details about the discussions at that time were provided.

Meanwhile, amid rising tensions, Moscow announced that its forces have breached some points of the first defensive line between Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. This advance has been confirmed by several Russian sources, highlighting an operation across a 160-kilometer front in Donetsk.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for the well-wishes sent on the occasion of Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary. He also emphasized the importance of a strong diplomatic role for China in helping to end the conflict with Russia.

Finally, reports suggest that negotiations for a resolution to the conflict are at a standstill, while Putin appears poised to intensify attacks, especially in light of the upcoming Duma elections.

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