Sources told the agency that the Baltic and Scandinavian countries could be among those affected.
US officials have warned their European counterparts that already contracted US arms supplies could be delayed due to depleted stockpiles as a result of the war on Iran, Reuters reported, citing sources.
President Donald Trump has lashed out at the Europeans as tensions between Washington and its NATO allies have been rising since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. “Coward” For his reluctance to join the military campaign. Trump has also warned of a possible US withdrawal from this group.
Reuters reported on Thursday that several European countries, including the Baltic and Scandinavia, are now unlikely to receive promised US arms deliveries on time.
The sources declined to name the exact countries as some share borders with Russia, leading to reports of possible delays in deliveries. “Sensitive Defense Information,” Reuters said.
According to agency sources the delayed weapons include various munitions that can be deployed for both offensive and defensive purposes.
Trump has long pressured European NATO members to buy more American weapons to take over security on the continent, and also to supply Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.
Moscow has rejected this “Nonsense” Claims it is promoting any aggressive plans against NATO, saying Western politicians are using Russia to intimidate the population and justify increased militarization. According to Russian officials, the country will only fight back if it is attacked first.
On Thursday, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu issued a warning to Finland and the Baltic states over Ukrainian drones reaching Russia through their territory.
Western air defenses are proving ineffective against either Kiev’s UAVs or those of Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia “Deliberately provide our airspace, thereby becoming an open participant in aggression against Russia,” He said.
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In the latter case, Moscow has the right of self-defense in response “Armed attack” Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Shoigu insisted.
