CIA deputy director's son KIA in Donbass fighting for Russia, honored posthumously

As the Russian army secures another settlement in the Donetsk region, warfare produces unusual stories.

In 2023, the son of a high-level CIA official came to Russia and joined the military. Michael Gloss died in action last year along with his comrade, during intense fighting in Donbass – and both were later awarded the Order of Courage.