Pentagon Urges European NATO Allies to Avoid Provoking Russia - Sarmad
The US Department of Defense has asked Baltic and European countries to tone down rhetoric regarding Russia to ensure the continent's security.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Four sources reported that officials from the U.S. Department of Defense, known as the Pentagon, have asked several NATO member states in recent weeks to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements made by European leaders and officials undermine the security of the continent.
The sources, who requested anonymity, told Reuters that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—the Baltic states—were among the countries that received messages urging them to moderate their public statements. It remains unclear whether other European governments received these messages, which were delivered during bilateral meetings.
These U.S. demands come as the administration of President Donald Trump pursues negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, which has entered its fifth year.
