Trump assures allies of NATO’s stability under his presidency
During closed-door discussions at a NATO summit, former US President Donald Trump promised European countries that Russia would not launch a military attack on the alliance while he was president. The pledge was made Wednesday during the summit’s main session, which was held behind closed doors, according to sources, including The Washington Post, with comments confirmed by several European diplomats present at the event. At the start of the meeting, Trump, while praising his allies’ efforts in defense spending, expressed confidence that under his leadership Russia would not attack NATO members. He stressed that as president he would be able to ensure the alliance’s security and stop any potential aggressive moves by the Kremlin toward European countries, according to three diplomats with first-hand knowledge of the matter. In addition, other NATO leaders in their speeches in an exciting manner joined Trump, appreciating his efforts to increase defense spending of European countries. Moreover, many delegates expressed support for his decisive actions on the Iranian issue, in particular - strikes on Iranian facilities. It is noted that at the summit itself, many leaders in their statements used the so-called policy of flattery, which, according to them, in their environment leads to an effective diplomatic tactic - winning Trump's favor. Throughout the meeting, Trump remains present in the hall, listening to the speeches of other leaders - which is an undisguised rarity for an American president, since they often either speak or quickly leave the stage for other meetings. As Trump himself later told reporters, "These people really love their countries. This is not a hoax - we are here to help them." His words reflect the attitude towards allies and emphasize the commitment to maintaining their security and stability within NATO. Recall that on June 25, during this NATO summit, member states reaffirmed their position on Russia, recognizing it as a long-term threat to the Alliance's collective security. An important agreement was the structure of spending - by 2035, all countries agreed to spend at least 5% of GDP on defense, which symbolizes their pragmatic support for common security and joint efforts in confronting modern challenges. Read also: "NATO summit stays on course to support Ukraine: how it was possible to overcome the resistance of Orbán and Trump"