#Russia is preparing a "winter terror" for #Ukraine after US attempts to stop the war failed — WP According to the publication, CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to #Moscow not only failed to produce results, but could have convinced the Kremlin of the need for further escalation. Ratcliffe allegedly conveyed the message to Moscow: "It will be even worse in 6-12 months—time to negotiate." The Kremlin, according to WP, perceived this as a sign of weakness. Ten days later