Polish PM Donald Tusk questions US NATO commitment and urges stronger EU defence alliance
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 24
Polish PM Donald Tusk questions US NATO commitment and urges stronger EU defence alliance
11 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 24
Speaking at an informal EU summit in Cyprus, Tusk warned a Russian attack could come within months and called for EU reflection on its mutual defence clause after Hungary’s Orban departed.
Tusk emphasized the need for practical defence tools and military mobility across Europe, citing uncertainty over US reliability under a potential Trump presidency and the urgency for collective European security.
His remarks highlight persistent concerns among NATO’s eastern members about US commitment to Article 5 and reinforce calls for deeper EU defence integration amid heightened Russian threats.
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