Trump Says Russia ‘Is Not Going to Attack NATO Territory’
US President Donald Trump said Russia is not going to attack NATO territory, citing his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. His comments followed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced trip to Moscow, which US media reported was an attempt to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members. A senior EU official said European intelligence agencies see no sign of a Russian attack on European NATO countries.
Why it matters: This statement touches on the theme of transatlantic security and the credibility of US assurances to NATO allies amid conflicting intelligence assessments.