US EditionNATO’s ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
U.S. President Donald Trump's threats and troop doubts have eroded NATO unity and deterrence against Russia despite allies increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, analysts say.
- NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a huge hit over the past year as trust within the 32-nation military organization dissolved.
- The rift has been most glaring over U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark.
- Analysts say the infighting has seriously undercut NATO's ability to deter adversaries like Russia.
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Trump's fight with NATO over Greenland 'crossed a line that cannot be uncrossed' and weakens the alliance long term, expert says
NATO’s credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a huge hit over the past year as trust within the 32-nation military organization dissolved.
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NATO’s ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
BRUSSELS (AP) — European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to…
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NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a huge hit as trust within the alliance erodes. European allies and Canada are investing billions to support Ukraine and boost defense budgets.
After NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Monday that Europe is unable to defend itself without the help of the United States (US), former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said it is still worth considering the scenario that if a war with Russia were to break out, Europeans would have to fight it alone. According to him, such a statement by the Alliance leader shows the vulnerability of the continent.
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