Pentagon officials have in recent weeks asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements by European leaders and officials have undermined continental security, four people familiar with the matter said. Arab NewsLean RightView articleCaret Right IconThe Frontier PostView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnershipPentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources sayThe officials argued that some statements.