In a recent press briefing, US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not expected to attack NATO territory. This assertion followed CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, which aimed to address concerns about potential Russian aggression. The Kremlin dismissed US media reports suggesting a possible attack as unfounded, while European officials indicated that they do not perceive any immediate threat from Russia towards NATO members.
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