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US intelligence: Putin may test NATO with small incursion

A U.S. intelligence assessment says Putin could test NATO between this fall and 2029, including a limited land incursion.
WHO: U.S. intelligence assessment reported by the Wall Street Journal
WHAT: Assessment outlines possible ways Putin might test NATO, including a small-scale ground incursion on the alliance’s eastern flank.
WHEN: Reported Aug 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM ET
WHERE: Eastern flank of NATO
WHY: The assessment describes potential ways Putin could test NATO’s resolve over the coming years.

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