CIA director warns Russia against attacking NATO states
By The BriefBrief
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow earlier this week, sources told ABC News. The trip included a warning to Russia not to attack NATO countries, according to people familiar with the visit.
WHO:CIA Director John Ratcliffe
WHAT:Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO countries during a trip to Moscow
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:13 PM ET
WHERE:Moscow, Russia
WHY:The warning was triggered by Russia’s potential threat to attack NATO countries.
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