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U.S. intel warns Putin may test NATO with provocations

U.S. intelligence assessments say Russia could authorize provocative actions on NATO territory to test the alliance.
WHO: U.S. officials and U.S. intelligence agencies
WHAT: U.S. officials warned that Russia could authorize provocative actions on NATO territory to test the alliance.
WHEN: Reported Aug 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia may increasingly authorize provocative actions on NATO territory to test the alliance.
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