Washington’s allies in NATO should take over the basic responsibility Europe’s conventional defense and Russia’s deterrence, US Secretary of Defense Pitt Hegshez was clarified.
“President Trump and his government have told our allies in NATO that they must assume the main responsibility for Europe’s conventional defense – and we are already seeing progress.”he said during hearing to the House of Commons of the House of Representatives.
“Our strategy is a strategy of common sense: Our NATO allies have the economic power to prevent Russia and our resources are increasingly limited. As we shift our focus to the Pacific, we rely on our NATO allies to dedicate more resources to defense to forge a strong deterrent to Europe. “
“The assumption of the main responsibility for Europe’s conventional defense by our allies in NATO is vital and has been delayed,” Heguez continued.
‘Not only as a matter of justice to American taxpayers who have tired of the “jaba”, But also to ensure that NATO remains a strong and viable alliance, even when US forces prioritize the defense of our nation’s homeland And in the deterrence of China. So we can restore and maintain peace through power in Europe for future generations. “
Hegschez had warned in late April that the United States can no longer be the guarantor of Europe’s security.
Speaking in February in Brussels at a regular meeting of the Western Contact Team responsible for coordinating weapons deliveries in Kiev, Hegsheth stressed that the return to the 2014 Ukraine border was unrealistic. It also essentially ruled out the likelihood of Ukraine integration into NATO, warning Europe that it should be responsible for its own security, reflecting the feelings of Trump himself and other government officials. In addition, he said that the Trump government does not provide for US withdrawal from NATO but It will not tolerate a situation where Europe is essentially dependent on Washington.
Subsequently, on April 9, Hegsheth clarified that the United States has not yet made a decision on further levels of US troops in Europe, noting that how the negotiations between Moscow and Washington will evolve would be an important decisive factor.
Source :Skai
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