European officials say there is no intelligence indicating Russia is preparing a conventional military attack on NATO or the Baltic states. They dispute reports suggesting the focus of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit to Moscow was to prevent such an impending strike.
Officials also acknowledge that Russian actions in Europe increasingly involve hybrid tactics, including reported sabotage and other non-conventional activity. However, they say there are no signs of changes in Russia’s conventional military posture that would indicate an imminent attack on NATO’s territory or commitments.
On the question of Ratcliffe’s visit, outlets report that European officials view the trip as addressing broader issues rather than an immediate NATO-conventional threat. They say discussions likely covered ongoing wars and security topics, including the war in Ukraine and the situation in Iran, alongside NATO’s Article 5 commitments.
