The real reason behind CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise visit to Moscow may have just been revealed, and it comes with a direct, stark warning for Vladimir Putin. According to US media reports, the American spy chief flew to Russia not to negotiate a ceasefire, but to warn Moscow against any attack or hybrid provocation on NATO soil, specifically targeting the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. But back in Washington, President Donald Trump is telling a very different story. Trump broke his silence on the trip, strongly downplaying the high-level intel mission as merely 'semi-routine,' rejecting claims that it was about a NATO war play or Iran pressures. In this video, we analyse the visit and what consequences it may have for the region. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest on Firstpost Live.

00:00 - Introduction and top global headlines.
00:20 - Projectile strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
00:36 - US disrupts Chinese hacking operation.
00:53 - Trial date set for 9/11 mastermind.
01:09 - Brazil sues Discord over child safety concerns.
01:28 - Death of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
01:46 - Main Story: CIA Chief John Ratcliffe's unannounced Moscow visit and warning to Putin.
02:19 - Discussion on NATO's mutual defense policy and Baltic security.
03:03 - Russian response to the special services contact.
03:30 - Donald Trump’s reaction to Ratcliffe’s visit.
04:18 - Historical parallel with Bill Burns' 2021 visit.
05:27 - Putin signs decree on critical infrastructure protection.
06:09 - Trade War: Trump's tariffs on Canada and economic interdependence.
08:35 - Canada's retaliatory tariff announcement.
10:48 - Natural Disaster: Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet.
14:10 - India's response and assistance to Nepal.
14:57 - Documentary teaser: Stories of revolutionaries.

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