DISINFO: US defence lobby fuels anti-Russian hysteria to sell weapons post-Ukraine war
SUMMARY
The US arms trade project has expanded to full capacity, so they need to sell weapons to NATO members. Therefore, the old record about the Russian threat is being used in a new way. In fact, preparations are underway to redirect arms flows from Ukraine to Eastern Europe.
In order to create jobs, restart industry, and increase government revenues, they are pumping weapons into Europe. Washington has practically forced other NATO members to increase defence spending to at least 2% of GDP. NATO countries’ armament depends on American weapons, and their producers are very interested in preserving the market after the end of the conflict in Ukraine. The defence lobby in America is more influential than in any other country in the world, so anti-Russian hysteria will intensify more and more.
RESPONSE
This is a recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about the lost sovereignty of European countries which aims to deflect responsibility for Russia's aggressions against its neighbours by claiming that the source of conflicts is the US desire to sell weapons rather than Russian aggression towards its neighbours.
The growing realisation of Russian expansionary threats in Eastern Europe is rooted in legitimate historical and geopolitical concerns, most prominently and recently among which is the full-scale unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Poland and the Baltic States have long histories of occupation and threats from Russia.
This historical context and contemporary realities fuel real fears of Russian expansionism, especially after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its subsequent actions in Ukraine. Furthermore, NATO's defence spending is increasing in response to the security concerns raised by Russia's expansionary ambitions, not as a result of a US plan to sell more weapons. It is in the interest of the national security of European countries, especially those bordering Russia, to respond to Russia threats by strengthening their defences independently of any American influence.
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