Trump: I will encourage Russia to invade non-paying NATO members - voila! News. Former US president continues to attack the military alliance, saying that he made it clear to one of its leaders during his first term that he would not protect his country if it did not meet its obligations.

His words were strongly condemned by the White House, and illustrated the uncertainty that is expected to prevail among the Western alliance if he wins In a second term in the presidential election in November. Trump refused to continue military aid to Ukraine and cast doubt on the existence of NATO.