Former President Donald Trump expressed confidence Thursday that Russia would refrain from attacking NATO member states, dismissing concerns raised in recent intelligence reports.

Speaking in a phone interview, Trump addressed claims that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had issued a stern warning to Moscow during his visit earlier this week. He denied such warnings were delivered, describing Ratcliffe’s trip as routine diplomatic protocol. Trump further emphasized that he sees no imminent threat of Russian aggression against NATO members.

These statements follow recent reports suggesting heightened tensions between Moscow and NATO nations. The Wall Street Journal cited anonymous sources who claimed that U.S. intelligence agencies are monitoring the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin testing NATO’s resolve—possibly in the form of limited military action in the Baltic region. Trump has previously questioned the steadfastness of NATO’s collective defense commitments.

The Kremlin, meanwhile, has dismissed the warnings as baseless speculation, describing U.S. media reports as exaggerated and filled with misinformation. While secrecy surrounds intelligence operations like Ratcliffe’s Moscow visit, experts note that disinformation remains a common tactic in geopolitical maneuvers. Despite assurances from Trump, NATO allies are closely observing developments as part of broader efforts to deter Russian aggression.