congress-passes-bill-prohibiting-the-president-from-unilaterally-withdrawing-from-nato

US Congress passes bill prohibiting president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO

 • 31545 переглядiв

The U.S. Congress approved the law drafted by Senators Marco Rubio (Republican Party) and Tim Kaine (Democrats), according to which the President of the United States of America would be prohibited from unilaterally withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This was reported by The Hill, UNN.

Details

The new provision emphasizes Congress's commitment to the NATO alliance. According to Tim Kaine, this law sends a strong message to authoritarian regimes around the world and reaffirms U.S. support for the alliance, which is fundamental to the country's national security.

NATO remains strong in response to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's war in Ukraine and growing challenges around the world

, Kaine said in a statement.

Marco Rubio said the measure was a critical tool for congressional oversight.

We have to make sure we protect our national interests and the security of our democratic allies

- he said in a statement.

The law stipulates, that the US president must notify the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and Senate at least 180 days before considering the "suspension, termination, censure, or withdrawal" from NATO. If the president does decide to do so. decides to do so, withdrawal would require a congressional decision or the approval of 2/3 of the senators present. senators present.

SEE ALSO: Finland to sign defense pact with the US to expand military access

Addendum

The previous initiative by the two senators failed when President Donald Trump was in office, and he now retains the status of a favourite for the Republican presidential nomination. 

Despite Trump's ambiguous messages on NATO - the former president has previously stated that leaving the alliance would save the United States millions of dollars annually - nevertheless, supporters of the former president say that the criticism of the of the alliance has inspired member states to fulfill their commitment to reach 2 percent of defense spending.

SEE ALSO: The Supreme Court will consider a case that could overturn charges related to the attack on the on the Capitol in 2021

Background

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 31 countries in Europe and North America that exists to protect the populations and the territories of its members.

Among the the most important points of the treaty is the famous Article 5, which establishes the principle of of collective defense - if one of the NATO members is attacked, then all of them are attacked. all are attacked.

Currently, the Alliance currently has 31 members, soon to be joined by Sweden

READ MORE: Next The US Senate will vote on military aid to Ukraine and Israel next week

Ihor Telezhnikov

Politics

    Popular

    Australia to provide Ukraine with 14 military boats to strengthen maritime defense

     • 64015 переглядiв

    Israel arrests Netanyahu aide suspected of passing classified information

     • 46921 переглядiв

    Rheinmetall completes construction of second plant in Ukraine - Rütte

     • 73148 переглядiв

    Hamas rejects Egypt's peace proposal for Gaza - Blinkin

     • 22397 переглядiв

    News by theme