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Pentagon Asks NATO Allies to Tone Down Rhetoric on Russia Ahead of Troop Drawdown

Pentagon officials have reportedly requested that several NATO countries soften their public stance regarding the threat from Russia. The shift comes as the Trump administration prepares for a significant European troop drawdown and follows warnings from Russian leadership about military readiness.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

Pentagon quietly muzzles NATO allies on Moscow threat as Trump prepares major European troop drawdown: report (The Independent UK)
Pentagon warns European leaders to stop 'poking' Russia - as Putin warns he is 'prepared for war' (Daily Mail)