NATO’s Calls for Surging Defense Spending Fuels Winds of War – Politician
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ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – The recently concluded NATO summit in Washington did nothing but fuel the winds of war, centering on issues of weapons and urging the allies to increase military spending, Stefano Valdegamberi, former Italian parliamentarian and Veneto’s regional councilor, told Sputnik.
From July 9-11, Washington hosted NATO’s 75th anniversary summit. The summit declaration outlines the alliance’s efforts to further isolate Russia, bolster the alliance’s security on its eastern flank, increase security and arms assistance for Kiev regime, and claim Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” into NATO, among other initiatives.
While the Ukrainian conflict drags on, demand for weapons will likely continue to rise in Europe and worldwide, the politician said. Western countries, being the largest arms exporters, are reaping the rewards from the situation and using arms trade boom to bridge budget shortfalls, he added.
“After all, the arms market is important for the economy of countries that use democracy as an alibi to justify wars,” Valdegamberi said.