According to the U.S. official familiar with the travel plans, Patel is scheduled to visit Russia on Oct. 14-15, first stopping in Moscow and then St. Petersburg. The person familiar with the situation confirmed that Patel is planning to visit Russia in the fall, including stops in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Both people were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive travel plans. It's not clear if Patel will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin or any of his senior political aides. Spokespeople for the FBI and the Department of Justice did not respond to similar requests.