Trump says he is “absolutely not concerned” about a possible Russian attack on NATO

US President Donald Trump said he sees no threat of Russia attacking NATO countries. He also denied reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during a visit to Moscow, conveyed to the Kremlin any warnings about possible aggression against the Alliance.

Trump said this in a telephone interview with Axios.

“I’m not worried about it at all”

The US president dismissed concerns about a possible Russian attack on NATO territory.

“I’m not worried about it at all … absolutely. No problem,” Trump said.

According to him, Russia is not going to attack the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Thus, the US president commented on the concerns of European leaders that the Kremlin could potentially try to test NATO’s resolve and Washington’s readiness to fulfill its obligations under Article 5 on collective defense.

Trump Denies Sending a “Message” to the Kremlin

Separately, Trump commented on CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit to Moscow.

The US President denied reports that the head of American intelligence was supposed to deliver a special warning to the Russian side.

According to Trump, contacts between Ratcliffe and his Russian counterpart are common practice.

“Ratcliffe meets with his Russian counterpart every six months or once a year. They have a very good relationship. He didn’t send any messages, and there was nothing unusual about that,” the US President said.

Europe fears Russian provocations

Trump’s statement came amid concerns in Europe about Moscow’s further actions.

European leaders admit that the Kremlin may try to test NATO’s readiness for a collective response with the help of a limited military provocation or other form of pressure.

At the same time, Moscow itself continues to intensify its rhetoric against Ukraine’s European allies.

On August 27, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Great Britain and France were allegedly “playing with fire” by providing Ukraine with technologies that could be used to strike deep into Russian territory.

A representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry also threatened to strike British military facilities in Ukraine and beyond in response to Kiev’s support.

What is known about the CIA director’s visit to Moscow

Previously, The New York Times reported that during his visit to Moscow, Ratcliffe did not threaten the Russian side with possible consequences from the United States if the war against Ukraine continued.

According to the publication, during contacts with the Russian side, an assessment of the real military and economic situation of the Russian Federation and the prospect of serious negotiations to end the war could have been discussed.

Trump himself now insists that the CIA director did not convey any special message to Moscow.