US C-17, C-40B Spotted Making Rare Moscow Visit With CIA Director Onboard

The United States utilized both a C-17 Globemaster III and a C-40B tactical airlifter in a recent, unusual flight to Moscow on July 26th. This operation was reportedly undertaken by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as part of a classified mission. The visit occurred amidst heightened tensions between Russia and the United States, adding to the significance of this event. Sources indicate that CIA Director William Burns was present during the flights. Following the mission, former CIA director John Ratcliffe abruptly shifted his aircraft from a C-40B to a larger C-17, raising questions about the nature of the intelligence gathering activities conducted at the time.