NATO Alliance has been fully committed to freedom, democracy and collective security. Countries such as North Macedonia and Montenegro, that have been sharing and supporting these values, show success and not growing tensions, Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon told Pobjeda daily.
When asked about North Macedonia’s inclusion into NATO which might sparkle tensions between the West and Russia (as was the case when Montenegro joined the Alliance), Pahon told that the USA have been worried about Russia’s meddling in the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of the Western Balkans.
He continued: “North Macedonia greatly contributes to the NATO missions as well as to the regional initiatives for fostering cooperation and security in the Western Balkans. Russia seeks to derail Euro-Atlantic perspective of the countries such as North Macedonia and Montenegro through the aggressive approach and deterrence.”
Pentagon spokesman added that the USA clearly see North Macedonia and Montenegro are willing to choose freedom and success and everything that the West can offer.
