US Urges Some NATO Allies to Temper Public Comments on Russia

Conflict · First reported 29 Oct, 20:00 · Updated 00:57

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The evidence reports that US officials urged Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to tone down public warnings about Russia, while Putin said Russia was ready for conflict but did not want war with Europe. The accounts also note his warning about Baltic Sea navigation restrictions.

Reuters, as relayed in the report, said US officials advised some NATO allies—including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia—to moderate public warnings about Russia.
Putin said Russia was prepared for a potential conflict but wanted no war with Europe, and warned that a conflict could leave no winners.
Putin also warned that Moscow would respond to challenges involving navigation in the Baltic Sea.

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Key facts

Allies named: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
US official named: Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby
Putin’s stated position: Russia was ready for a potential conflict but wanted no war with Europe
Other warning: Putin warned against restrictions on navigation in the Baltic Sea