The USA has reached out to NATO countries. They want to speak more gently about Russia.

The Pentagon has urged NATO countries to soften their rhetoric towards Russia, citing concerns that harsh statements undermine continental security. Officials from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia responded that Russia is in a desperate situation due to its stalled invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. requests come as the Trump administration seeks a negotiated end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, linking incentives for Russia with calls for Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Some European officials have mixed reactions, favoring continued economic isolation of Russia. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is reviewing U.S. troop deployments in Europe, emphasizing that NATO members must take greater responsibility for their defense as the U.S. shifts focus to threats in other regions.