The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the US presidency has German officials and their NATO counterparts debating the alliance’s ability to survive without US leadership. writes about this New York Times With reference to sources.
The publication characterizes such informal discussions as a sign of a “striking change of thinking” since last year when NATO spoke of the emergence of a new contingent and the achievement of objectives against the background of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.
According to the NYT, German officials are discussing the emergence of a “new, complex and disturbing world” that will have serious consequences for European and transatlantic security. It is stated that they are particularly concerned about the increasing pessimism about the continuation of US aid to Ukraine.
The article says that in this regard, the US presidential election is of great importance – Trump has repeatedly spoken out against the conflict in Ukraine and noted that other countries are not investing enough in NATO defense.
Famous military historian Zenke Neitzel, formerly of the University of Potsdam statedThat the German Bundeswehr would not be able to resist the Russian army if Russia attacked Lithuania.
He also pointed out the possibility of a serious decrease in US military support to NATO countries if Donald Trump is elected president of this country. According to Neitzel, France and Italy, as well as Germany, are not ready for large-scale military operations.
Previously in Germany reported About the beginning of preparations for war with Russia.