Deep State Maxium Pressure on Russia as Ukraine Crumbles (The Duran)

It's important to understand that the CIA and neocons are running the war in Ukraine. This trip was likely to make some sort of deal, getting the Russians to back off, in exchange for the CIA to do likewise. However, the Russians know that making any deal with the US is folly. 

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introduction Why Was CIA Director Ratcliffe in Moscow
00:00:54 The Official Cover Story Everyone Is Selling
00:01:46 Why This Was Not a Routine Diplomatic Visit
00:04:59 The Two Real Reasons Behind the Moscow Trip
00:07:24 The Donbass Buffer Zone Offer Revealed
00:08:19 Putin and Lavrov Refuse to Meet Ratcliffe
00:10:56 The Hidden Threats Behind the Diplomacy
00:13:05 Vatican Kellogg and Pence All Sent In
00:18:14 The Most Dangerous Moment of the War
00:21:05 Breaking Car Bomb Targets Official in St Petersburg

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, August 28, 2026.]