'Action will be taken': NATO countries call Russia a threat to Euro-Atlantic security

Russia's aggressive actions pose a threat to Euro-Atlantic security. This is stated in a statement following the summit of NATO countries. It takes place in London and is dedicated to the 70 anniversary of the military alliance. In addition, the main threats in the document, in particular, are called terrorism, hybrid and cyber attacks.

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Union forces will increase their willingness to respond to any threat at any time and in any direction, the statement quoted as saying. Voice of America. NATO officials also note that the alliance will take measures in response to the deployment of medium- and shorter-range missiles by Russia. The statement emphasizes that the organization is open to dialogue and constructive relations with the Russian Federation, "when Russia's actions make this possible."

The paper also mentions China's growing influence. It, according to NATO, is fraught with both opportunities and challenges that the member countries of the union should address together.

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On the eve of the London summit, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced an increase in defense spending. In 2020, they will amount to 130 billions of dollars, and in 2024-m - 400 billions. US President Donald Trump insisted on increasing the budget of NATO from European countries and Canada.

Trump's participation in the London summit has been the subject of widespread media discussion. CBC Canada posted a video in which Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron lively discuss Trump’s allegedly 40 minute press conference. The name of the head of the White House is not mentioned.

“Did you see how his jaw dropped open during his performance?” Trudeau asked in conversation.

Trump later called Trudeau “double-faced” and criticized Canada for not paying two percent of its GDP to NATO. According to the US president, this criticism could cause Trudeau's discontent.

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After the summit, Trump refused to hold a final press conference, citing the fact that he had enough communication with the press over the past two days.

Macron himself a month before the summit in a conversation with the press announced the "brain death" of NATO. This caused criticism from the United States, Germany and other countries of the military alliance. On the eve of the London meeting, Trump and Macron exchanged barbs in the presence of reporters.

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