Why Did the CIA Director Visit Moscow as E-6B “Doomsday Planes” Took to the Air?

On August 25, 2026, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for undisclosed meetings with Russian officials. During the same day, at least five U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft appeared on public flight-tracking services over portions of the United States. The CIA Moscow visit and the E-6B flights produced immediate speculation because both events involve institutions…