FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a trip to Russia in mid-October 2026, with stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to a report. The visit would be the first by a sitting FBI director since Robert Mueller's visit in 2013. It is not yet clear whether Patel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The itinerary for FBI Director Kash Patel's planned visit to Russia now includes stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to a report. The trip, planned for mid-October, would be the first by a sitting FBI director since Robert Mueller's visit in 2013.
The Zioneer first reported on Patel's planned visit at 00:07 Jerusalem on Tuesday, citing Politico. A subsequent report at the same time specified the dates of October 14-15 and the two cities. A third report highlighted Patel's history of controversial involvement in Russia-related issues dating back to the first Trump administration.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Patel's activities, including a canceled flight and an urgent summons to the White House in July. No direct link between those events and the Russia trip has been established.
It remains unclear whether Patel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit, and the purpose of the trip has not been confirmed.
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- Internal intake