Russia Seeks to Avoid Conflict With NATO, Says Estonia Spy Chief

Russia has begun to wind down its provocations in eastern Europe to avoid escalating tensions with NATO, said a top intelligence official from one of the alliance’s frontline members which has frequently raised the alarm about threats from Moscow.

“What we’re still seeing today is that Russia currently has no intention of attacking any of the Baltic states or NATO more broadly,” Estonian foreign intelligence chief Kaupo Rosin told the country’s public broadcaster in an interview.