TASS writes about this with reference to Smith’s statement during an online briefing.
“There are a lot of efforts being made to strengthen our defenses and deterrent capabilities, but we are not signaling to anyone that war is coming,” she said.
She also added that the American side is of the opinion that Moscow's efforts are focused on Ukraine, and there are no signs that war is looming between Russia and NATO.
Earlier, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces “in a certain sense” are waging war on the alliance.