Ratcliffe; "The man behind the curtain" of Ukraine policy in the White House.
How does the head of the CIA play a tightrope between Kiev's existential battle for survival, Trump's tendencies and Russia's attacks?
While Russia has systematically targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure and energy economy with increased missile and drone attacks, and civilian casualties have reached record levels, the United States is preparing for peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's policy towards Ukraine is contradictory, and John Ratcliffe, the head of the CIA, plays a central and behind-the-scenes role in this.
CIA operations in support of Ukraine have become much more aggressive, and Kiev officials have relative confidence in Ratcliffe to convey the reality of the war to Trump.
Ratcliffe, who has clear and calm advice behind the scenes, is simultaneously juggling Trump's demands, Ukraine's existential needs and dealing with Russian threats.
In August he was sent by Trump to Moscow to convey the facts of the war to the Russian authorities through the "channel" of communication between the spies of the two countries.
The future of his position is unclear after the defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections.
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The official channel of Donya Akhtaz newspaper.