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The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict.

Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 28

NATO Countries Believe Russia Could Attack Them. Trump Is Not Concerned.

"There is no problem," Trump said about the possibility.

International Business Times · Aug 28

What head of CIA told Russian counterpart on secretive visit to Moscow

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Is Russia hinting at World War III? UK asks its people to stock food and water as Putin warns of strikes on Britain; CIA chief secretly flies to Moscow amid Kremlin threats

Britain advises households to stockpile food and water for national emergencies. Russia warns of striking British military targets in response to Ukraine's missile use. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for high-level talks. These events highlight increasing pressure on countries supporting Ukraine. The situation reflects a…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews

Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.

Euronews · Aug 27

CIA Director Ratcliffe's Trip To Moscow Involved a Warning Against Attacking NATO Countries: Report

Different NATO countries recently said they are taking measures to protect critical infrastructure against a false flag attack from Russia.

International Business Times · Aug 27

White House Backchannel Exposed After CIA Chief Sneaks Into Moscow To Deliver Ultimatum on NATO and Iran

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secretive Moscow visit aimed to warn Russia against NATO aggression, amid rising tensions and conflicting accounts from Washington and Moscow.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato

Moscow threatens retaliation after Andy Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missiles

The Guardian - US · Aug 27

Germany ‘in talks to help fund Trident’ to bolster Europe’s nuclear deterrent against Putin

Fears have grown of a Russian attack on Nato as Trump considers withdrawing US troops from Europe

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Canadian prime minister and New York lawmaker denounce Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 27