Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated that there is no current indication of a Russian plan to attack a NATO member state.

Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated on August 30 that he does not believe Moscow intends to attack a NATO member state. Miruta noted that this assessment is shared by other allies, citing a lack of intelligence indicating an imminent threat.

Current Security Assessment

Miruta emphasized that Romania and its allies continuously share intelligence data to monitor the situation. He stated that based on current analyses, there is no indication of a threat of an attack. The minister also characterized the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war as a stalemate, noting that Russian forces are currently unable to advance along the front line.

Context of Regional Tensions

The comments follow reports of a visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe on August 25, which reportedly aimed to warn the Kremlin against hostile operations toward the alliance. While Ukraine has warned of a potential new Russian mobilization following September parliamentary elections, officials in Baltic nations have also stated that they see no signs of an imminent attack, despite acknowledging Russia remains a persistent threat.