Russian President Vladimir Putin may test NATO by launching a limited attack on a member state of the alliance in the coming years. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing new intelligence reports in the United States. The Journal noted that previous assessments indicated Putin would not attempt to provoke such a confrontation during the war with Ukraine, but American officials said this assessment changed earlier this year. According to the report, the assessments address several scenarios, ranging from a cyberattack to sending unidentified armed forces for a limited invasion on the alliance's eastern flank. According to the report, the time frame for any such move is estimated to be between the upcoming fall and 2029.