Burns and Patrushev discussed “Russian-American relations,” the statement said.
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Burns’ visit to Moscow was not previously reported, and the Russian Security Council did not provide any details about his visit.
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A spokesman for the US embassy told AFP that Burns’ visit was being commissioned by President Joe Biden and that the CIA director was leading a two-day delegation of senior officials to Russia.
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“They are meeting with members of the Russian government to discuss a range of bilateral issues,” a spokesman for the embassy said.
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Burns served as US Ambassador to Russia from 2005 to 2008, and has been CIA’s director since March.
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