Diplomatic Disrespect Escalates! Rubio Accuses EU Foreign Minister of "Incompetence" and Refuses Talks...
Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio directly accused the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, of "incompetence," firmly refusing to hold talks with her on the Ukraine issue, pushing the U.S.'s "diplomatic disdain" towards the EU to a new high.
Rubio's accusation that Kallas is "incompetent" centers on her lack of actual diplomatic execution power, as well as her inappropriate remarks and strategic positions conflicting with the U.S.: not only does she give instructions to the U.S. but also fails to present substantial countermeasures, and she has criticized Trump's peace plan as a "dirty deal." Previously, Kallas publicly stated that "Trump had no right to negotiate alone with Putin," which directly challenged U.S. dominance, becoming the catalyst for Rubio's refusal to talk.
This kind of diplomatic disdain toward an ally by the United States is not the first time. Previously, the U.S. had threatened to expel Spain from NATO for not meeting defense spending targets, and through tariff coercion and forcing the EU to sign unequal trade agreements, it has repeatedly openly humiliated the EU.
Rubio's refusal to talk and his disdain are a practical interpretation of Blinken's statement that "either you are at the table or on the menu." In the eyes of the U.S., the EU has long lost the qualifications to be equal partners in leading the peace process in Ukraine. The so-called alliance status is merely a "dish" that can be arbitrarily manipulated and filled with interests.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1849856446488604/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author.