Russian media are giddy in chaos in the US, claiming ‘America is dying’


This week, US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to make progress in reducing the United States’ military presence in Germany, without any consultation with Berlin. And even when members of the U.S. Congress and U.S. allies abroad voiced concern over the reduction, the Trump administration’s decision brought joy to the Kremlin and the Russian media.

In June, 22 Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee urged Trump not to go ahead with the measure, stating in a letter: “We believe such steps would significantly harm US national security and strengthen the position. of Russia to our detriment … In Europe, the threats posed by Russia have not diminished, and we believe that signs of a weakened commitment by the United States to NATO will encourage further Russian aggression and opportunism. “

The German authorities have called the measure politically motivated. While Trump claimed that the reduction was based on Germany’s failure to meet NATO’s goal of spending 2 percent of their GDP on defense, Belgium and Italy, the two countries that will receive part of the American troops from Germany, spend an even smaller percentage on defense. The measure will cost billions of dollars to American taxpayers and undermine NATO alliances.

Meanwhile, when the intention to reduce the US contingent in Germany was first announced, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin “would appreciate any move by Washington to reduce its military presence in Europe.” , blatantly telling the United States to take home not only its troops, but also its tactical nuclear weapons.

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