NATO focus remains on threats from Russia, China: US arms control official

BEIJING, 14 July 2022, (TON): According to the US undersecretary of state for arms control and international security “the current priority for Washington and its NATO allies is addressing the emerging global challenges the alliance faces, especially those originating in Russia and China.”

Bonnie Denise Jenkins said “the alliance has for the first time formally discussed the challenges posed by Moscow, especially in light of the conflict in Ukraine, and the growing global strength of Beijing, which is perceived as a threat to Western powers.”

She said “her talks with European allies at NATO headquarters focused mainly on arms control related to the war in Ukraine, and the alliance’s new strategic concept, which was approved during its summit in Madrid last month.”

Jenkins said “the summit showcased our collective strength to meet the challenges of the world and threats we are facing today and in the future.”

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