Moscow does not seek an open armed clash with Washington or with its NATO partners. This stance is reflected in a statement from the American intelligence community, released through the United States Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The intelligence assessment makes clear that Russia is highly unlikely to want a direct military confrontation with United States forces or NATO allies.
The document also notes that Moscow will continue military activities, but the level of intensity will stay below thresholds that Moscow believes could trigger a global confrontation. In other words, while activity persists, it is not expected to escalate into a worldwide conflict.
At the same time, the U.S. intelligence community warns that Russia remains a resilient and capable adversary, capable of presenting a significant strategic challenge. This assessment underscores the importance of monitoring shifts in Russian military posture and readiness, as well as the potential implications for regional security dynamics.
In another thread of Washington’s policy discourse, the draft federal budget for fiscal year 2025 was published on the White House website on March 11. The document signals an anticipated boost in defense funding, with the Biden administration requesting roughly 850 billion dollars from Congress for national security and military purposes in the coming year.
Earlier, officials at the White House discussed the possibility of deploying American troops to support allied efforts in the Ukrainian conflict zone, reflecting ongoing debates about the extent and nature of U.S. military involvement in the region.