Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he believes Vladimir Putin will not attack NATO territory. Trump downplayed recent contacts between Director of National Intelligence Robert Ratcliffe and his Russian counterpart, characterizing them as routine and commonplace. He framed these interactions as a regular part of intelligence gathering, dismissing any suggestion of unusual activity. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and heightened concerns regarding potential Russian aggression towards NATO members. Trump did not elaborate on the nature of his information or the basis for his confidence in Putin’s restraint. His remarks offer a contrasting perspective to current concerns expressed by many Western leaders about Russia’s intentions.