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strikeAug 7, 2026

Russia could test Nato in weeks, US intelligence warns

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Vladimir Putin could soon orchestrate a provocation of NATO as early as this autumn, in a bid to get a minor ‘victory’ as troops fail in Ukraine. US intelligence reports have raised new concerns that Russia could provoke a NATO nation with an attack this fall, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Source: Sarah Hooper — Read the full report

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  • Sarah HooperBy Sarah Hooper

    Vladimir Putin could soon orchestrate a provocation of NATO as early as this autumn, in a bid to get a minor ‘victory’ as troops fail in Ukraine. US intelligence reports have raised new concerns that Russia could provoke a NATO nation with an attack this fall, according to the Wa…

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