According to the newspaper, Washington blocked the candidacy of British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace for the post of NATO Secretary General, due to excessive support for Ukraine from the British defense agency. Telegram with reference to sources.
It reads “Ben Wallace’s nomination denied…”
The article clarifies that Wallace is a favorite of a number of NATO member states. But there was significant tension in its relationship with Washington, given its unprecedented support for Ukraine, as Britain often goes further than the United States in aid.
According to the newspaper, the administration of US President Joe Biden aims to make Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, the next NATO Secretary General after Stoltenberg leaves office.
Earlier, Stoltenberg announced on Twitter: stay in the office NATO heads until 1 October 2024.
Stoltenberg has been leading NATO since October 2014. His mandate was extended twice, once for the second full mandate and once in March 2022 in the midst of the conflict in Ukraine. The agreement to extend Stoltenberg’s term for another year, announced on July 4, 2023, stems from the inability to reach consensus on other candidates within the alliance. Various candidates were offered to replace him, from British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace to Estonian Prime Minister Kai Kallas, according to media reports.
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