“What will never change [is the] unwavering commitment of the United States to the security and defence of Europe,” he said. Boundaries are being redrawn in Europe by force by one power and Europe and Nato must be strong against that. Europe must remain united in the face of the threat from Russia, David Cameron has warned, amid fears that Britain’s withdrawal from the EU will weaken resolve to stand up to Vladimir Putin. Speaking on Saturday at his last Nato summit before he steps down in January, Obama pledged the United States’ long-term military commitment to ensuring security in Europe and defending its allies. Speaking at the Nato summit in Warsaw on Saturday, the prime minister said there had to be a “hard-headed dialogue” with Moscow to prevent any “misunderstanding or miscalculation” leading to conflict.

Source: The Guardian July 09, 2016 17:31 UTC