Russia ridiculed Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO
Kyiv • UNN
Medvedev believes that the US withdrawal from NATO is impossible due to congressional resistance. He called Trump's statements showmanship but suggested a reduction in support for Europe.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev stated that he does not believe in the real withdrawal of the United States from NATO after the corresponding threats from Donald Trump. Russian media report this, writes UNN.
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According to Medvedev, the American political system and Congress will not allow Trump to implement such a scenario.
Of course, neither Trump nor America will leave NATO.
At the same time, Medvedev suggested that Washington could take more limited steps – for example, reduce its military presence in Europe or reduce support for allies.
The statement came amid a new wave of concern in Europe after Trump's words that he is "definitely" considering the possibility of the US leaving the Alliance. It is this uncertainty, and not just a legal withdrawal, that is already creating tension within NATO.