Moscow, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Russia dismisses as 'scare stories' US reports about attacking NATO

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2026-08-27

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow. The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had sought to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members, amid US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to test the alliance. The Journal reported that President Vladimir Putin could test NATO w......

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