— We know that what seems to bother Russia is that NATO intends to powerfully return to its first roots, namely deterrence. And that is NATO's job, and advancement in their commitment to defence is remarkable,” said Bruce. In this way, she responded to a request for comment on the words of the head of Russian diplomacy Sergei Lavrow, who predicted the Alliance to fall due to the excessive level of defence spending.
Bruce added that the US full supports NATO and that the function of the Alliance is "essential for a safe and unchangeable Europe".
— That is the point: deterrence, and specified defence expenses aid to accomplish this,” she noted.
The spokeswoman declined to explain at the same time what president Trump meant, saying on Friday that Vladimir Putin “regards” America.
— For apparent reasons, I will refuse to characterize what the most powerful man in the planet thinks who saves this country and the world, but recently, June 25, he said: “I consider him — Putin — a man who is lost,” Bruce pointed out.
The jury hits NATO.
Sergei Lavrow stated on Monday that expanding NATO military spending could lead to a collapse of the Alliance. The Minister commented on the message of the head of Polish diplomacy Radosław Sikorski, who recalled that the USSR had broken up, not taking up the costs of the arms race.
The Russian minister stated that since Sikorski "is specified a luck teller, he most likely predicts that a catastrophic increase in expenditure on the reinforcement of NATO states can yet lead to the collapse" of the Alliance.
