US Intelligence Warns Russia May Test NATO With a Limited Attack as Early as This Fall, WSJ Reports

The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. intelligence assessments have shifted, warning Russia may test NATO’s commitment with a limited attack as early as this fall. Officials consider scenarios ranging from cyber and hybrid operations to a small land incursion on the alliance’s eastern flank. Washington previously believed an attack on a NATO ally was unlikely while Russia stayed focused on Ukraine, but revised that view as battlefield pressure increased. NATO response and deterrence are central concerns in the warning.