Trump Confident Russia Will Not Attack NATO, Downplays CIA Director's Visit
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not target NATO territory. Speaking on August 27, Trump referred to his discussions with Putin as 'good talks' and described CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent visit to Moscow as 'semi-routine.' Ratcliffe met with Russian counterpart Sergei Naryshkin, marking one of the highest-ranking US official visits since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin dismissed concerns about a potential attack on NATO as 'scare stories.' Despite reassurances from both Trump and Moscow, US and European intelligence agencies continue to monitor Russian hybrid operations, which include cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining NATO unity amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.
Published 2 days ago • 28 Aug 2026, 12:57 AM IST