The alliance must unite despite Trump’s threats
NATO has a common interest in ensuring Ukraine’s victory in the war against Russia, and the alliance itself remains the most powerful defense coalition in the world.
This was stated by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, as reported by RBC-Ukraine citing his interview with WAZ.
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Germany’s position and the role of the USA
As noted by the publication, according to the German minister, the world has become significantly more dangerous, which requires even greater cohesion among allies.
He emphasized that despite political statements, the United States continues to provide substantial support that enables Ukraine to effectively resist aggression.
Germany has now become a key partner for Ukraine in Europe.
“President Zelensky confirmed this to me during my visit to Ukraine. I assured him that Germany will remain the strongest donor,” Wadephul emphasized.
The future of the alliance
The German Foreign Minister acknowledged that discussions about a possible U.S. exit from NATO are causing concern, as the alliance is critical to the security of all its members.
“We have a common interest in ensuring Ukraine wins its military confrontation with Russia. We should not question all of this, but rather build on our successes,” the minister stated.
He also reminded about the recent expansion of the bloc with Sweden and Finland, as well as the willingness of member countries to invest 5% of GDP in their own defense capabilities.
The threat of NATO’s collapse and alternative alliances
It should be noted that recently the future of the alliance has come into question due to Washington’s radical position.
In particular, U.S. President Donald Trump officially stated that he is considering the possibility of withdrawing the country from NATO due to the bloc’s refusal to support the American operation in Iran.
In this context, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg has already called for the creation of a new defense system involving trusted allies, including Ukraine.
At the same time, the European Union has begun developing backup defense plans in case the alliance collapses, where the Ukrainian state is also considered a key element of the new security architecture.
