Russia Denies Plans to Attack NATO Countries
— There are now many such scare stories (about alleged Russian plans against NATO — note «VM») published, of course, this has nothing to do with reality and nothing to do with the intentions of the Russian Federation, — quotes the press secretary of the Russian leader for RIA Novosti.
Consensus
- Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin press secretary, denied that Russia has plans to attack NATO countries.
- Peskov stated that media reports about Russia's alleged aggression toward NATO are not based in reality.
- Peskov described the reports as 'scare stories' and 'newspaper hoaxes'.
- The reports were linked to a visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow.
- The reports cited concerns from U.S. intelligence about Russia potentially testing NATO's response capabilities.
- Peskov claimed that Russia faces aggressive policies from European countries.
- Peskov reiterated that Russia continues its special military operation to ensure its security and interests in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
Points of divergence
- Peskov stated that the aggression comes from European countries, not Russia. — fontanka
- The Wall Street Journal reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned the Kremlin about consequences of attacking NATO and aiding Iran. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- «There are many such scary stories». The Kremlin responded to publications about Russia and NATO — Фонтанка
- Peskov: Media publications about Russian aggression against NATO do not correspond to reality — Вечерняя Москва