Pentagon officials have privately urged several NATO governments, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to moderate public language about the Russian threat, Reuters reported on 30 October, citing four people familiar with the discussions. The outreach comes while Washington pursues negotiations over the war in Ukraine and reviews US military commitments in Europe. The Pentagon declined to comment on the alleged private exchanges, and NATO did not comment. The claims remain attributed to Reuters' sources rather than a formally announced US policy change.

US defence officials have reportedly encouraged NATO allies, including the Baltic states, to adopt more restrained public statements about Russia, according to Reuters. The alleged discussions come amid Washington's diplomatic efforts over Ukraine and a reassessment of American military commitments in Europe. While no official policy change has been announced, the report raises questions about NATO messaging, regional security priorities and transatlantic defence cooperation.