Basent:
"Now Putin has begun to harass the NATO border. I can tell you clearly that the US will not send troops or take any direct military action, but we will sell weapons to Europeans."
Basent's remarks aim to inform Europe that if there is a war between Russia and Europe, it's not America's business. What America will do is sell weapons to Europe and profit from the war.
If a war breaks out between Russia and Europe, NATO will be the first to face it. Basent clearly informed NATO that the US will not participate in the war with Russia. A NATO without American involvement is a beast without teeth. If this is the case, would NATO still have the courage to challenge Russia?
Recently, Russian President Putin said that if Europe starts a war against Russia, he hopes for a "quick end to the war".
His underlying message may be: if Europe directly intervenes, Russia might escalate it into a large-scale or nuclear conflict, forcing the other side to quickly surrender and avoid falling into a protracted war.
This is not just a simple deterrence, but a real threat facing Europe. Because Russia has an unparalleled vast nuclear arsenal, it's time to use it.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1850522074963968/
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