Nato chief says Trump remarks may put US and EU lives at risk

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Nato chief says that Trump remarks about Russia and Ukraine could put US and EU lives in danger.

The Nato chief, Jens Stoltenberg, has said any attack on the western military alliance would be met with a “united and forceful response”, after Donald Trump invited Russia to attack member countries that he perceived as not meeting their financial obligations.

Stoltenberg said in a statement: “Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security, including that of the US, and puts American and European soldiers at increased risk. I expect that regardless of who wins the presidential election, the US will remain a strong and committed Nato ally.”

He said Nato remained “ready and able to defend all allies”.

Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack Nato allies who pay too little

Trump told a campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday night that he would “encourage” Russia to attack any of the US’s Nato allies that he felt were not paying their fair share.

Nato chief says Trump remarks may put US and EU lives at risk

[Psmith]

You got to pay your bills.

That’s the best Trump quote yet.

[Omah]

Trump’s an eejit …

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Map of the Nato countries and their contribution to the defense fund. Just thought it was interesting.