Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin would not attack NATO territory, citing what he described as good talks with the Russian leader. His comments seek to reassure allies amid reports that the CIA had warned Moscow against testing the alliance, while Russia and an unnamed EU official also dismissed an imminent threat.

The reports followed CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s rare visit to Moscow, the first by a CIA chief since 2021, with US media saying he discussed possible Russian action against NATO and the war involving Iran. Intelligence assessments reportedly suggested Russia might test NATO through a limited attack within the next few years, although no evidence of preparations was cited. Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine and has resisted Ukrainian calls for direct talks between Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky.