Pentagon Asks NATO Allies to Tone Down Russia Remarks
Pentagon officials have asked several NATO countries to moderate their public statements about Russia's threat. The requests are mainly directed at Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Concerns arose over comments suggesting Russia is cornered, which officials want toned down.
Context
Context: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are Baltic NATO members that border Russia and have often been outspoken about Moscow. NATO is a military alliance, and its members often coordinate how they speak publicly about security threats.
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