European officials said they are confident there is no evidence that Russia is preparing a conventional attack on NATO or a Baltic state. The comments push back against reports that the CIA director’s Moscow visit was mainly about such an attack.
WHO:
European officials
WHAT:
European officials disputed reports suggesting Russia was preparing a conventional attack on NATO or a Baltic state, saying there is no evidence for it.
WHEN:
Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Europe
WHY:
They were reacting to reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s Moscow trip was mainly about warning off a potential Baltic attack.
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