Published November 04,2024
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NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday sought to allay considerations concerning the potential influence of a Donald Trump victory within the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Speaking at a joint news convention with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Rutte underlined the NATO alliance’s resilience and shared pursuits among the many allies.
“Whoever wins those elections, we will work with Kamala Harris, we will work with Donald Trump, and make sure that the alliance stays united,” he burdened.
“I have no doubt because it is in our interest. It is in our interest here (in Europe), but also for the United States,” he stated, including that the U.S. wouldn’t “repeat the mistake” of withdrawing from Europe after World War I.
“They (Americans) know that if (Russian President) Putin would be successful in Ukraine, that at that moment, an emboldened Russia is on our eastern flank and will present a direct threat to NATO territory,” he added.
The NATO chief’s remarks got here amid rising concern amongst European allies about Trump’s potential return to the White House.
During his presidency, Trump publicly criticized European NATO allies for not assembly the alliance’s protection spending goal of two% of GDP. Trump argued that the U.S. was shouldering an unfair burden of NATO’s prices and threatened to withdraw from the alliance if different members didn’t improve their contributions.
His stance strained relations with European leaders and raised questions on the way forward for U.S. dedication to transatlantic safety.
Source: www.anews.com.tr