# Kash Patel plans Russia trip in October amid US tensions 2026-08-08T23:45:34+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet FBI Director Kash Patel is planning to visit Russia in mid-October, Politico reports, citing US officials. The proposed trip, including stops in Moscow and St Petersburg on October 14-15, comes while Washington and Moscow remain at odds over the Ukraine war. Politico calls the visit 'unusual and sensitive'. Patel's host is likely to be the FSB, Russia's security service. Kremlin-friendly newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets warns Patel 'better not come empty-handed if he is coming to ask a favor'. It is unclear if Patel will meet President Vladimir Putin or what the agenda includes. The last FBI director known to visit Russia was Robert Mueller in 2013. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: FBI, Kash Patel, Russia, Ukraine war, US-India relations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kash-patel-plans-russia-trip-in-october-amid-us-tensions/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kash-patel-plans-russia-trip-in-october-amid-us-tensions/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.