Trump dismisses fears Putin could attack Nato territory
The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had warned Russia against striking Nato amid US concerns Moscow could test the alliance as tensions over Ukraine rise.
US President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not launch an attack on any NATO territory, dismissing reports that Washington had cautioned Moscow against such a move. CIA Director John Ratcliffe's rare trip to Moscow sparked speculation, but Trump downplayed the significance of the visit, stating that the director's mission was routine and aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin also denied the reports as "scare stories" and emphasized its preference for peaceful solutions. Trump maintained that Russia has behaved well in terms of the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US economic sanctions imposed on the country.
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