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  Good, regardless of how you feel about the CIA their intelligence network is outstanding
context: US intelligence has correctly predicted every move by Russia so far. Odds are they are sharing intelligence about supposed upcoming Russian spring offensive. >
  
  An in person visit is about the least efficient way to share intelligence. This is political- likely a signal to Russia that US backing of Ukraine will not waver. >
  
  It isn't 1800. This is political theater. We don't need high profile visits to convey information. It's posturing. >
  
  That may be, but it sure sends a stronger message than a tweet. >
  
  That’s literally the exact point they are making >
  
  Yes but an in-person meeting sends a stronger message in my opinion. >
  
  I’ll save you a click:  It’s not Jack Ryan. >
  
  Greer would be the one hanging around the CIA director during a visit. Jack is in Belarus keeping them out of play. >
  
  While Clark is outside St Petersburg