FBI Director plans visit to Russia in October - Politico

FBI Director plans visit to Russia in October - Politico The visit could take place on October, 14-15WASHINGTON, July 21. /TASS/. FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to visit Russia in mid-October, Politico reported, citing a source in the US administration. "FBI Director Kash Patel is planning to visit Russia later this year, likely in mid-October, according to a US official and a person familiar with the situation," the newspaper wrote. According to the news report, the visit could take place on October 14-15, with Patel expected to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg. The FBI press office has not yet responded to TASS's request for comment on the reported trip. 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