The organizers of the NATO summit in Brussels, there are big concerns, Russian-American talks in Helsinki may have a negative impact on European security.
According to British newspaperThe Sunday Telegraph, senior European officials in the alliance are concerned, US head of Donald Trump may discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin & quot; reshaping the security landscape in Europe & quot;, if NATO leaders & quot; will refuse to meet the requirements of Trump & quot; to increase defense spending in accordance with the rules of alliance.
In particular, NATO fear, Trump may withdraw US troops from Ukraine and refuse US participation in joint NATO exercises, if the United Kingdom and other European countries do not commit themselves to increase defense spending.
The newspaper reminds, Britain is now only one of the five NATO countries should TARGETS NATO and highlights 2 per cent of GDP on defense. Spain and Belgium spend on this area only 0,9 percent, and Germany— 1,2 proцenta VVP.
Currently, the US has a military presence, including troops and planes, in Ukraine, in Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Earlier, NATO officials have expressed fears, Donald Trump during his meeting with Vladimir Putin can take steps, not coordinated with the alliance.
Putin and Trump will meet on July 16 in Helsinki. According to US Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman, the two leaders will meet one-on-one, then held talks in an expanded format. Earlier, the head of the White House expressed confidence, that the upcoming meeting with the Russian leader will pass well, reports NTV.
