- The US is planning to end military assistance along the border with Russia.
- Trump is putting pressure on Europe to improve its defense.
- Americans will stop the financing of programs for Eastern European countries.
The United States is planning to end long -term military assistance to European countries along the border with Russia, the US media reported on Thursday. Ide Reportedly, President Donald Trump’s next step in his pressure on Europe to play a greater role in her own defense. According to the AFP report, TASR writes about it.
The Washington Post quoted six people familiar with this matter that confirmed this step. According to the diary It will have an impact on hundreds of millions of dollars intended to strengthen the defense against Russia.
The Financial Times also reported on this report, according to which US officials informed European diplomats last week with the decision of Washington Stop financing programs for training and equipment of soldiers of Eastern European countries along the Russian border.
The White House representative, in connection with these reports, pointed out the January regulation on the re -evaluation of the USA, but did not confirm the details of the decision to reduce security aid.
“This measure has been coordinated with European countries in accordance with the Regulation and the President’s long -term emphasis on ensuring that Europe will take more responsibility for its own defense,” An anonymously stated the official.
Reuters recalls that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has since 2022 increased concerns about regional stability and the possibility of further aggression by Moscow. According to her, the key recipients of funds are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
