Russian Diplomat: Trump Prioritizes US Interests in Europe Standoff, European Leaders Pursue Personal Gains
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Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that US President Donald Trump acts in his country's interests regarding defense spending with Europe, while European leaders, like Ursula von der Leyen, prioritize personal gains and national military-industrial complexes, deceiving taxpayers.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik commented on the differing motivations of US and European leaders regarding defense spending.
MOSCOW, August 3. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump is playing a game in the interests of his country in his standoff with Europe, while European leaders are playing for the sake of their personal interests, Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS.
"When they say that more money must be allocated, Donald Trump believes that the allocated money should go to the development of the American military-industrial complex, while [European Commission President] Ursula von der Leyen is already counting her share of billions that can be directed to the development of the German, French Czech military-industrial complex that are located in the European Union," the diplomat said.
At the same time, Miroshnik continued, both the United States and Europe are trying to "deceive European taxpayers and distribute their funds to lobby the interests of particular structures."
"But, it is Trump who stands up for his country, while Ursula von der Leyen plays in her own interests," Miroshnik concluded.
