The son of a high-ranking CIA official has died on the front lines in Ukraine fighting for Vladimir Putin's army, NBC News reported.
The deceased, Michael Gloss, is the son of Julian Galina Gloss, who is the CIA's deputy director for digital innovation. A spokesman for the intelligence agency confirmed the information, which was also reported by Russian media.
The 21-year-old American had signed up to serve in the Russian forces. He had mental health issues, his family confirmed.
A CIA spokesman said Galina and her family “suffered an unimaginable personal tragedy in the spring of 2024 when her son Michael Gloss, who had struggled with mental health issues, died fighting in the conflict in Ukraine.”
Last year, Michael Gloss posted a photo of himself in Red Square on social media expressing sympathy for the aggressor Russia. He also blamed “Western propaganda” for the incident. for the way it covers what is happening on the front lines.
Julian Galina Gloss was appointed to her current position at the CIA last year and has held senior positions in technology and cybersecurity.
Moscow has been recruiting migrants and foreign nationals since the beginning of its full-scale invasion to replace its losses on the battlefield without general mobilization. Citizens from China, Nepal, Somalia, India, Cuba and other nations have been recruited, according to earlier reports, Kyiv Independent recalls.