NATO celebrates its first meeting with new US state secretary Marco Rubio

Allies of the North Atlantic Contract System They are preparing for an important transfer of military responsibility in the protection of the old continent. Many diplomatic circles have announced before the meeting of the Brussels’ coalition, and it is important to change the charge of responsibility to keep the US into the coalition.

US Secretary of State Marco RubioIt is expected to insist on the restoration of the burden of security and military expenditure, which is located in Brussels today to attend the first meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. “Rubio’s message is clear: Europeans should take responsibility for the security of Europe (…) and they must reach 5% of military spending,” says the European NATO official. The diplomat says that it is necessary to create a restructuring of loads to keep the US into the coalition.

Allies are getting ready Reduce the number of American troops Stopped in Europe under the umbrella umbrella. Are currently around 100,000 effective Americans on the continent. Members believe that this number can reduce the US In about 20,000 and 50,000 troops. The United States does not provide any formal note in this case, But the Secretary of Defense Beat HexedLast month, he warned that the existence of the United States could not be considered forever.

Social sources say that if withdrawal is triggered, it is “difficult to digest” For negotiations with the Russian government. Considering the latest conflicts of the Trump administration to Europe, NATO allies say that the US member and commitment is essential to maintain NATO’s dissatisfaction. “We will tell you that there is no time to go for free now: the comparative advantage of staying with Europe instead of going to China and Russia There are 32 strong democratic countries on your side; Europe buys a lot from American companies. “

Diplomats don’t expect Threats of Trump administration to connect Greenlandia Or Canada dominates the debate, although the Secretary of State Danish will maintain a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister, LARS LAKE ROSMUNE.

President Trump and US Defense Secretary have said that NATO cost has increased dramatically 2% to 5% of GDPIt takes invoice for allies like this Spain, Italy and BelgiumThey haven’t reached 2%yet.

NATO General Secretary, Mark Rutte.