US President Donald Trump downplayed reports that CIA director John Ratcliffe warned Russian officials against attacking NATO territory during a visit to Moscow. On Aug 27, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Putin will not attack a NATO country and said Ratcliffe had no special message.
WHO:
Donald Trump
WHAT:
Trump said Putin will not attack NATO territory and played down reports of a Ratcliffe warning to Russian officials.
WHEN:
Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
Trump was responding to media reports about CIA director John Ratcliffe warning Russian officials against attacking NATO territory.
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