Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources say

Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-tells-europeans-to-cool-their-rhetoric-on-russia-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pentagon Pressures European Allies to Soften Russia Rhetorichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-tells-europeans-to-cool-their-rhetoric-on-russia-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pentagon-tells-europeans-to-cool-their-rhetoric-on-russia-sources-say#u181049Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:36:02 +0000Pentagon officials have asked several NATO nations to tone down warnings about the threat posed by Russia. Sources indicate the U.S. military wants European allies on the eastern flank to be quieter about Moscow while Washington courts the Russian government. The push follows diplomatic moves by President Trump regarding a potential Ukraine deal. Estonia rejected the request, with its prime minister refusing to soften criticism of President Putin, while Poland reported receiving no such warning from the United States.Why it mattersThe behind-the-scenes push reflects a broader tension within We