Media: Pentagon asked NATO countries to soften rhetoric about Russian threat

The Pentagon has asked NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to soften their rhetoric about the Russian threat, arguing that statements by European leaders have weakened security. This was reported by Reuters, citing four sources.

Pentagon officials have asked several NATO member states to soften their rhetoric regarding the threat from Russia, arguing that statements by European leaders and other officials have weakened security on the continent. This was reported by Reuters, citing four sources familiar with the matter. Among the countries that received the request are Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Reuters noted that it is unclear whether the message was also conveyed to other governments in Europe.