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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions

American intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials told CBS News.

Published August 7, 2026, 11:05 PM
Updated August 7, 2026, 11:24 PM4.9K
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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions

American intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials told CBS News.

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