NATO considers Russia » ‘long -term threat’ – rutte after meeting with Trump
Mark Rutte. Photo: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that US European allies are one that Russia considers « a long -term threat ».
Source: Rutte after meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, quotes CNN
Direct language Rutte: « We all agree in NATO that Russia is a long -term threat to NATO territory, for the entire Euro -Atlantic territory. »
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Details: He added that « something is on the table for Russia » regarding a peace agreement with Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General added that, in his opinion, « the ball is clearly on the side of Russia. »
Rutte refused to resort to the details of what concessions can be made by Russia or Ukraine, stating that it would not help peace negotiations.
He also concerned the issue of NATO expenditures, as Trump has long insisted on the fact that European countries do not allocate the necessary 2% of his GDP for defense expenses, and stated that this requirement should be even higher.
Rutte agreed with this statement, saying that « she (demand – ed.) Should be much higher than these famous 2%. »
Direct language Rutte: « Obviously, with 2% we will not be able to protect NATO territory. »
That preceded: It was reported that Rutte will take a visit to the US on Thursday, April 24, to call The Presidential Administration Donald Trump does not force Ukraine to accept a « peace agreement » against its will.
Recall: According to the media, the Trump administration submitted to Ukraine last week in Paris a one -page document, which was submitted as a « final proposal » for a peaceful settlement. Among other things, the United States ready to recognize the control of over Ukrainian Crimea and weaken sanctions against Moscow.
Zelensky stated that Ukraine does not recognize the Russian occupation of Crimea, which is internationally recognized by the Ukrainian territory.
The Financial Times writes that some European officials fear that the differences in the unilateral project of the « peace agreement » of the Trump administration, which envisages recognition by the United States of Crimea as part of Russia, will undermine transatlantic security and even break NATO summit at the end of June.
