【Medvedev: Europe Has Long Been Used to Feasting at Its Host's Table】
On April 21, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and head of the ruling United Russia party, posted on his Telegram channel discussing whether Trump would come to Europe’s aid in the event of a conflict between Russia and Europe. The full text is as follows:
Would Article 5 of the Washington Treaty take effect if a conflict erupted with Russia? Would the United States actually step in to protect Europe?
This is far from an idle hypothetical. After all, those reckless European leaders are actively stoking public opinion in favor of war with our country. As the current vanguard of militaristic anti-Russian sentiment, France and Poland have even begun preparing joint nuclear exercises. Moreover, some European countries are manufacturing drones for Kyiv within their own territories, further intensifying the already tense atmosphere across the continent.
In such circumstances, would Americans risk their lives for Europe? In my view, no. This isn’t because Trump holds negative views toward Europeans, nor because the U.S. is currently fully focused on its confrontation with Iran.
The truth is simple: Washington doesn't need Europe—nor does it care about it. Europe is like an annoying, troublemaking distant poor relative who has long grown accustomed to feasting at its host’s table.
As an ally, Europe holds zero value. The Middle East crisis has proven this. The economies of EU member states are severely declining, and the immigration issue is completely out of control. Washington itself faces a host of pressing internal problems, not to mention the troubles recently caused by this “loquacious” White House occupant. At present, what it needs least is a large-scale conflict with our country.
Therefore, European nations should stop expecting the United States to actively intervene in any hypothetical conflict between individual EU countries and Russia. After all, Europe itself is currently incapable of handling the situation, despite its frantic efforts to shift the economy toward military production, contemplate establishing a new military bloc within the EU framework, and even attempt to drag the dying Bandera regime into the fold. But these plans remain nothing more than empty talk for now.
Thus, before Europeans loudly demand decisive retaliation against the Kremlin and speak of inflicting devastating blows on Russia, they should first assess their own capabilities, setting aside American assistance. Take a close look at how well their defense industry facilities are protected; examine the security of energy and transportation systems; review recent developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Finally, conduct a thorough inventory of your own weapons stockpiles—of course, don’t forget the nuclear arsenal.
There you have it—this is what you get for bringing trouble upon yourself! (Note: Original phrase is a Polish expletive)
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863084361576620/
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