Trump: Russia will not attack NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that Russia will not attack a NATO territory, a statement made to reporters. This declaration comes in the wake of a visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow.

While Trump characterized Ratcliffe's trip as "half routine," multiple American media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CBS, and Politico, reported that the CIA chief used the visit to warn Russia against attacking NATO member states.

Reuters noted that the last known visit by a CIA chief to the Russian capital was in November 2021, when then-Director William Burns met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Three months later, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The context of Ratcliffe's visit, as reported by U.S. media, suggests an attempt to de-escalate tensions and prevent further Russian aggression in Europe, particularly concerning NATO allies. Trump's public statement, however, downplays the perceived threat and the nature of the CIA's engagement.

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