And the once chatty operative - who was known for kibitzing with reporters, diplomats and political consultants over WhatsApp and in the bar of the Hyatt hotel in Kiev - has gone dark.

经总爱闲聊的特工——他在出了名的喜欢在WhatsApp上，在基辅的凯悦酒店的酒吧与记者、外官或政治顾问闲聊——次却选择了沉默。

My goal is you might want to talk to me and kibitz with me because you're interested in the business.

的目标是你会想谈并一起讨论生意，因为你对个业务感兴趣。