Pentagon officials have asked several NATO countries in recent weeks to tone down statements about the threat posed by Russia. The requests were made in private meetings with officials from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia; the officials argued that some European leaders’ and officials’ statements had undermined continental security.
WHO:
Pentagon officials
WHAT:
Pentagon officials asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric about the threat posed by Russia.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 30, 2026 at 6:48 AM ET
WHERE:
Europe
WHY:
Pentagon officials argued that some statements by European leaders and officials had undermined continental security.
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