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Nato foreign ministers are discussing the evolving relationship between the US and European allies. Italy's Antonio Tajani emphasizes the importance of a balanced Nato that supports Ukraine and considers its future EU membership. He also highlights the need for Nato to engage with southern threats, not just those from the east.
- ▪Antonio Tajani stresses the need for a balanced Nato based on the US and European allies.
- ▪He expresses full support for Ukraine, including potential EU membership.
- ▪Tajani calls for strong Nato engagement in the south, addressing risks beyond eastern threats.
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31s ago03.50 EDTItaly’s Antonio Tajani stresses the need to have a balanced Nato based on two pillars, the US, and the European allies.He also declares full support for Ukraine, not just through Nato, but also in terms of giving it a full membership of the European Union down the line – pointedly mentioning the western Balkans in this context, too.But he also says Nato also needs to have “strong engagement in the south,” and not just look to the risks coming from “the east,” by which he obviously means Russia.Share
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