### [2026-08-25](/feed/2026/08/25/index.md)

##### Russia–United States relations
# "The Wall Street Journal" reports Ratcliffe's visit was to formally warn Russia against attacking NATO after military intelligence suggested Russia is preparing for a "limited assault" on a NATO member state. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cia-director-john-ratcliffe-russia-visit-nato-kremlin-6342771)
2. [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/cia-chiefs-surprise-moscow-trip-was-to-warn-russia-not-to-attack-nato-c2d997f3)

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