Kremlin denies reports CIA director warned Russia about attacking NATO countries
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed U.S. media reports that Russia could attack a NATO member state and that the purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week had been to warn Moscow against such a move.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Aug 27, 2026 at 7:34 AM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 40m
- Coverage: 4 reports from 3 independent publications
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CBC NewsTier A
Kremlin denies reports CIA director warned Russia about attacking NATO countries(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
CIA chief reportedly warns Russia against attacking Nato countries on visit to Moscow – US politics live(opens original report in a new tab)Kremlin dismisses US media reports after meeting as ‘scare stories’, as Pentagon policy chief prepares to meet Nato secretary general On Wednesday, Trump officially signed a proclamation on Wednesday that suspends… — The Guardian
CBS NewsTier B
During secretive trip, CIA chief warned Russia not to attack NATO(opens original report in a new tab)The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO. — CBS News
The GuardianTier B
Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato(opens original report in a new tab)Moscow threatens retaliation after Andy Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missiles Russia has said it could retaliate against the UK for its support of Kyiv by striking military targets inside… — The Guardian
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