EU Council president Tusk and US VP Pence have been holding talks 20 Feb
- reports of death of the West have been greatly exaggerated
- room to improve Transatlantic military co-operation but NATO not obsolete
- Pence says US agreed with him EU, security issues
- Europe counts on US' unequivocal support for united Europe
US VP Pence:
- Trump asked him to deliver a message of continued partnership with EU
- US and EU share common values
- US will remain committed to goals
- we must be strong and united in confronting threats to Europe's security
- US call on EU to help intensify efforts against Islamist militants in Europe
- US is committed to defending territorial integrity on European states
- US continue to hold Russia accountable in Ukraine, urges both sides to observe ceasefire
- US will search for new common ground with Russia
- US committed to freedom, democracy and the rule of law
I'm sure some of our readers may have something to say on that last one.
