DISINFO: The USA weakens the EU’s military-industrial complex by passing Leopards to Ukraine
SUMMARY
Washington wants to weaken the German military-industrial complex by sending German Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The USA also want to prevent Europe from ensuring its own security without NATO.
Washington assumes that the weakening of the EU military capabilities would remove the “temptation” of the European politicians to solve their own security problems.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the alleged lost sovereignty of the Europe, the EU and its member states (more examples). Pro-Kremlin outlets often portray European states as vassals, puppet states or colonies of the US and NATO.
On January 25, 2023 the German authorities announced their decision to pass 14 Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Before, Berlin announced that it would not block the supply of these tanks to Ukraine by other NATO countries (such as Poland and others).
The West supports Ukraine with military and financial aid for the country’s efficient self-defence, in accordance with the UN Charter, to stop Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
In terms of the alleged American “colonisation” or subordination of Europe, the European Union is a sovereign entity created by the voluntary initiative of European nations, and it has its own independent foreign policy. Its citizens are directly represented in the European Parliament and Member States are represented in the European Council and the Council of the EU. Although the United States is not part of these institutions and has no say in its decisions, the US is an important long-term ally to the EU.
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