🔹 Context:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again blamed NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. According to him, if there were no discussions about Ukraine joining NATO, Russia wouldn’t have attacked Ukraine. Let's understand this in detail.
What is NATO, and Why Was It Established?
- Formation Year: 1949
- Founding Members: USA, Canada, and 10 European countries
- Primary Objective:
- To ensure the collective defense of its member nations
- To counter the expansion of the Soviet Union during the Cold War
- Article 5 of NATO Charter: If any member country is attacked, the entire alliance will come to its defense
How is NATO Connected to the Ukraine War?
- 2014: Russia annexed Crimea, raising Ukraine’s security concerns
- 2020: The U.S. and European nations started considering Ukraine's NATO membership
- 2022: Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, citing NATO’s expansion as a threat
Why Does Trump Blame NATO for the War?
- Trump claims that Russia views NATO expansion as a direct security threat
- He argues that the U.S. should not bear the burden of defending Europe under NATO
- According to him, European nations do not contribute enough to NATO’s defense budget
NATO’s Budget Contribution in 2024
- Total Budget: ₹31,000 crore (approx. $3.7 billion)
- Top Contributors:
- 🇺🇸 USA – 16% (~₹5,000 crore)
- 🇩🇪 Germany – 16% (~₹5,000 crore)
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – 11%
- 🇫🇷 France – 10.5%
- 🇮🇹 Italy – 8.1%
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