Germany: Obama promises to send 250 troops to Syria – Onet.pl

 
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Obama at a conference in Hanover, he said, that the US send to Syria, an additional 250 soldiers to help “maintain momentum” in the fight against the jihadists of the Islamic State (IS). Reuters estimates that with the new US military forces in Syria will count approx. 300 soldiers.

Obama’s appeal to European countries

Obama also appealed to European countries and NATO members to increase military spending. According to staying on a visit to Germany, Obama Allies should allocate for this purpose at least 2 percent. GDP.

The US president stressed that a united Europe is very important for the whole world, because it promotes peace and abundance. However, the continent should take on more responsibility for international security, including intensifying action against the State Islamic in Syria and Iraq – he added.

During his speech, Barack Obama said that ” the European Union is one of the greatest political achievements of modern times. “

Obama wants to maintain sanctions against Russia

According to Barack Obama West should also maintain sanctions against Russia until the completion of all the provisions of Minsk. Obama assured, however, that he wants good relations with Moscow.

– I want good relations with Russia, we have invested a lot in good relations with Russia, but we need to maintain sanctions against Russia, by the time it enters into force of the agreement from Minsk – said the US leader during his speech in Hanover.

President of the United States, while in Hanover is to take part in the informal summit of the leaders of Germany, France, the United Britain and Italy. Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, David Cameron and Matteo Renzi are talking about the crisis of migration, the fight against terrorism and the situation in the Middle East.

the informal meeting was organized on the initiative of the German Chancellor.

(RC)