Trump's Remarks Raise Division Concerns; Lithuanian President Says NATO Will Not Collapse
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda stated that US President Trump's recent criticisms of NATO allies do not mean the alliance is collapsing. He also indicated willingness to support US actions in the Strait of Hormuz if requested.
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(CNA, Reporter You Yao-ju, Vilnius, 16th) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said yesterday that US President Trump's recent remarks criticizing NATO allies do not mean that NATO is about to collapse, emphasizing that NATO remains the most successful collective defense mechanism since World War II. Nauseda also stated that if the US makes a request, Lithuania is willing to support actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) reported that Nauseda spoke to the media on the 15th after meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. He said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as a collective defense organization, has been the most successful project since World War II, continuing to function during the Cold War, present, and future. "I believe this is absolutely not the end of NATO."
According to the report, Karis shares the same view. He stated that NATO has a long history and has experienced challenges at different stages, "I am fully confident that NATO will survive."
Recently, Trump issued threats regarding Greenland and Denmark and criticized European countries for not supporting his actions against Iran, sparking external concerns about internal divisions within NATO.
According to reports, Nauseda stated that most European countries support US actions in the Strait of Hormuz in principle, but proceedings must still follow existing decision-making procedures. He pointed out that Lithuania has clearly stated that if the US makes a specific request, it is willing to consider providing various forms of support.
LRT noted that The Wall Street Journal recently reported the US government is evaluating taking punitive measures against some NATO members that did not provide assistance during the tensions with Iran, adjusting military deployments. The report said the plan might include deploying more US troops closer to the Russian border, from which countries like Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Greece might benefit.
Regarding the stationing of US troops, Nauseda told the media that there are currently no new changes, "no news is good news," and he expects the deployment of US troops in Lithuania to continue.
(CNA, Reporter You Yao-ju, Vilnius, 16th) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said yesterday that US President Trump's recent remarks criticizing NATO allies do not mean that NATO is about to collapse, emphasizing that NATO remains the most successful collective defense mechanism since World War II. Nauseda also stated that if the US makes a request, Lithuania is willing to support actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) reported that Nauseda spoke to the media on the 15th after meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. He said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as a collective defense organization, has been the most successful project since World War II, continuing to function during the Cold War, present, and future. "I believe this is absolutely not the end of NATO."
According to the report, Karis shares the same view. He stated that NATO has a long history and has experienced challenges at different stages, "I am fully confident that NATO will survive."
Recently, Trump issued threats regarding Greenland and Denmark and criticized European countries for not supporting his actions against Iran, sparking external concerns about internal divisions within NATO.
According to reports, Nauseda stated that most European countries support US actions in the Strait of Hormuz in principle, but proceedings must still follow existing decision-making procedures. He pointed out that Lithuania has clearly stated that if the US makes a specific request, it is willing to consider providing various forms of support.
LRT noted that The Wall Street Journal recently reported the US government is evaluating taking punitive measures against some NATO members that did not provide assistance during the tensions with Iran, adjusting military deployments. The report said the plan might include deploying more US troops closer to the Russian border, from which countries like Poland, Romania, Lithuania, and Greece might benefit.
Regarding the stationing of US troops, Nauseda told the media that there are currently no new changes, "no news is good news," and he expects the deployment of US troops in Lithuania to continue.