- A world without rules, which for more than a year trying to impose on Russia, is the most dangerous for weaker countries, because large themselves can take care of himself – said Sikorski. – Hence the big concern in my part of the world – he added. Marshal spoke at a conference in the US think tank on transatlantic strategy for Eastern Europe.
“We were right”
The former head of Polish diplomacy, one of the initiators of the Eastern Partnership, defended the so-called. reset in relations with Russia. – I believe that both the US and Poland were right, that tried to perform a reset and improve relations with Russia – said. He admitted, however, that all ended when President Vladimir Putin “has decided to change course,” and took the Ukrainian Crimea.
“NATO Decisions good”
– Our problem was that the past few years, we did not believe that I really think what they say. It is time to realize that, but yes – he said. He remarked that the recent decisions of the NATO summit to strengthen presence on the eastern flank through exercise so. szpicy rapid reaction force, they are good, “because it is a signal that the red line is on the border of NATO (…), but that is not enough, Ukraine is a key country,” – he said.
Sikorski called for greater US leadership in solving global problems, arguing that the rate is “the credibility of the United States” against countries such as Iran, Syria and North Korea. – If the US does not provide leadership in Europe, it will have consequences everywhere, including in Asia – he added.
“We are versed”
He stressed, however, that when talking with representatives of the US State Department, the Pentagon and the US Army in Europe, it is the impression that “are well versed what is happening.” – That which is missing, then decide to do something about it – he added.
If the US does not provide leadership in Europe, it will have consequences everywhere.
Sikorski in the US: Russia imposes a world without rules. Not us accept this – TVP
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