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CIA director made surprise Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO

The goal of U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries, The Wall Street Journal reported on August 26, citing people familiar with the visit.

27 August, 09:55 AM

Russia laying groundwork for future provocations against NATO – ISW

Russia is conducting a “Phase Zero” campaign that aims to set informational and psychological conditions for potential future provocations against NATO, which could ultimately involve false flag operations, drone incursions, sabotage, electronic warfare interference, and overflights, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on August 6.

7 August, 10:04 AM

NATO fighter scrambles to intercept Russian aircraft jump 250% in July

NATO fighter scrambles to intercept Russian aircraft along the Alliance's eastern flank increased by more than 250% in July 2026 compared to July 2025, NATO Allied Joint Force Command wrote on X on Aug. 5.

6 August, 11:05 AM

Poland warns Russian drones with Ukrainian markings could target NATO airspace

Russia could use drones disguised as Ukrainian aircraft to stage provocations against NATO countries, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said, RMF24 reported on Tuesday, July 21.

21 July, 03:59 PM

Three Russian border guards cross into Estonia, prompting NATO concern — video

Three Russian border guards crossed into Estonia for about 20 minutes on Dec. 17, prompting stepped-up patrols in the area after the incursion was caught on video, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 18. The incident marked yet another source of concern for the NATO member state amid Moscow’s growing provocations.

18 December 2025, 02:23 PM

Russian provocations NATO