Russian Press Review, August 28:

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced talks in Moscow remains unclear, prompting several competing theories; Ukrainian attacks with British weapons could trigger retaliatory strikes on UK military facilities; and Switzerland could lift its sanctions on Russia if voters approve tighter neutrality rules. These stories topped Friday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪Nezavisimaya Gazeta: CIA chief’s unannounced Moscow visit fuels speculation over Iran, NATO, Ukraine

▪Vedomosti: Moscow warns London of possible retaliation over use of British weapons

▪Izvestia: Swiss neutrality vote could force Bern to lift sanctions against Russia

▪Izvestia: Turkish business blames Ukraine for Black Sea ship attacks as Ankara stays cautious

▪Rossiyskaya Gazeta: US, Russia emerge as potential alternatives as Qatari LNG exports plunge