Kash Patel’s reported Russia trip is already sparking fierce backlash

WorldPolitics
21 Jul 2026 • 7:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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Kash Patel’s reported Russia trip is already sparking fierce backlash

  • FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly planning a trip to Russia in mid-October, with scheduled appearances in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
  • Patel is expected to be hosted by the FSB, the successor organization to the Soviet Union’s KGB, during his visit.
  • The reported trip comes at a time of strained U.S.-Russia relations, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
  • Patel is facing criticism for the planned visit, with commentators questioning its legitimacy given his past associations and the current geopolitical climate.
  • Patel has previously dismissed the "Russiagate hoax" and has been scrutinized for his travel arrangements and a past payment from a Russian filmmaker.

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