Stubb pointed to the split in NATO

NATO has split into several parts, namely the northern countries, which defend the liberal order, and the Western countries, which support the conclusion of deals with the United States. This was announced on March 27 by Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

"We are probably witnessing not a rupture, but a split in the transatlantic partnership. The global North assumes the role of defender of the liberal world order, while the global West becomes the United States, which is more deal-oriented. It's just reality," he said in an interview with Politico newspaper.

Stubb noted that European countries should not unite to fulfill the requests of US President Donald Trump to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The Finnish president stressed that the war with Iran does not concern his country, unlike the conflict in Ukraine.

Block reflection: NATO is not ready to abandon expansion to the east

However, Washington believes that the alliance should not constantly grow.

On March 15, Trump appealed to countries dependent on oil supplied through the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran, to ensure the safety of this transport route. He then threatened NATO with a "bad future" if it refused to help unblock the water area.

Bloomberg reported on March 18 that Trump's demands to participate in the defense of the Strait of Hormuz were a turning point for the European Union (EU) and Asian countries. The newspaper writes that Trump's request to send warships to the region prompted European countries to reconsider their position. Previously, the EU approved the US and Israeli military operation against Iran, but now, instead of considering demands for assistance, many leaders have responded with a direct refusal.

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