The CIA director warned Russia against possible attacks on NATO during her visit to Moscow

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week to warn Russia against possible attacks on NATO members, according to several American media outlets. Both US President Donald Trump and the Kremlin tried to downplay the importance of the visit, which surprised due to its delicate nature in the context of tensions between Washington and Moscow.

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Guarda Polytechnic University enters a new era focused on research, qualifications and territorial development

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