FT reported on the dissatisfaction of NATO members against the background of Pistorius' pressure on Hegseth

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' pressure on Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth over the withdrawal of American forces from Europe has angered representatives of NATO member countries. This was reported on June 23 by the Financial Times (FT) newspaper, citing sources.

According to unnamed people familiar with the situation, in recent months Pistorius has been insisting that Hegseth present a roadmap for the withdrawal of American troops from Europe.Газета.Ru ".

"But this proposal to provide Berlin and its European allies with a specific timeframe within which they must determine which assets they should withdraw first and how quickly has caused irritation in other capitals of NATO countries," the article says.

According to the publication, representatives of the North Atlantic Alliance member countries believe that the corresponding requirement for the United States will only "create a self—fulfilling prophecy."

A senior European official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the result would be an inconsistent approach. He also called for every effort to work with the Americans to keep them as close as possible, and at the same time prepare for the withdrawal of their troops as quickly as possible.

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