Encourage the Kremlin to actually attack any NATO ally or territory puts our soldiers in greater danger“said the US representative to the military organization in statements before the meeting of allied defense ministers to be held in Brussels last Thursday.
In this sense, Smith warned and ensured the impact of Trump’s words on the foundations of NATO These statements are “dangerous” and “irresponsible”explained the Europa Press news agency.
Trump threatened to do so at a meeting in South Carolina Withdrawal of US “protection” from Moscow if they do not meet the financial contributions to the Atlantic Alliance.
These comments have made Alarm bells are ringing in both NATO and the European Union because of the impact they have on the mutual defense clause enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and which forms the cornerstone of the Alliance.
Current President Joe Biden criticized Trump for this Encourage Vladimir Putin’s forces to attack NATO allies that they do not provide enough military spending.
“Can you imagine a former president of the United States saying that? The whole world heard it. And the worst part is that he means it. No other president in our history has ever bowed to a Russian dictator. I’ll say it as clearly as I can: I will never do it. For God’s sake, that’s stupid. It’s embarrassing. It is dangerous. It’s un-American,” the White House tenant said.
As for Trump’s possible return to the White House and the associated impact on the transatlantic bond, after the European Commission itself confirmed that it is already working with this scenario, particularly on trade issues, Smith avoided pointing out the consequences this would have on the functioning of NATO and said only that Washington supports the EU’s efforts to “strengthen the EU’s defense and security capabilities and policies.”
In this sense, The American diplomat claimed that Europe supports Ukraine and the possibility of putting long-term aid worth 50 billion euros on the table.
“We were very encouraged to see that the progress made over the last two years “to further develop the EU’s current defense and security policy,” he said.