Russian Ambassador to France Expresses Skepticism Over European Military Alliance
Alexey Meshkov questions the viability of a European counterpart to NATO, citing historical failures and US unpredictability
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Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov has voiced doubt regarding the creation of a European military alliance, citing historical precedents and the unpredictable nature of U.S. foreign policy toward NATO.
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MOSCOW, April 23. /TASS/. Russia’s ambassador to France, Alexey Meshkov, has expressed strong skepticism regarding the prospect of establishing a European counterpart to the North Atlantic Alliance.
"I’ve been a diplomat for 45 years, primarily within the European arena," he explained. "Back in the early 1970s, there was considerable discussion about forming a European army. Some joint battalions were even established, but as you can see, nearly half a century has passed, and little has materialized. Therefore, I remain highly doubtful about the viability of creating a separate, new military alliance - especially with participation from Canada and Britain - despite ongoing discussions."
Regarding the United States’ stance, Meshkov noted, "It’s difficult to comment on the US position, given how unpredictable it is today. NATO is fundamentally a product of the US. If the US sees a need for it, it will continue to exist; if not, that’s a different story."
