Trump: Not 'Concerned at All' Russia Will Attack NATO

On 27 August 2026, the CIA chief Ratcliffe was reported to have visited Moscow, Russia, to warn Russia against attacking NATO members; some accounts name the Baltic states. Trump called the visit 'routine' and said Putin will not attack NATO territory, adding he is not 'concerned at all'. The Kremlin denied NATO attack plans, and the EU said it sees no sign that Russia is planning an attack on NATO countries.

Lithuanian officials called the visit useful and saw no increased threat. Ilves told Euronews the trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, and according to CNN the CIA chief was also there to encourage Russia to cut off Iran. Russia said the UK is 'playing with fire'. Top White House aides were reportedly in the dark about the trip.