CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly made a surprising proposal during a secret visit to Moscow this week. Axios reports Ratcliffe suggested a trilateral meeting between then-President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The proposed meeting aimed to discuss potential pathways to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It remains unclear whether Putin would have accepted such an offer, or if Trump was aware of the proposal at the time. The initiative highlights a potential backchannel effort to de-escalate tensions. The report raises questions about the state of diplomacy surrounding the Ukraine war and potential missed opportunities for negotiation.