BlockBeats news, April 2, according to the Financial Times, sources revealed that Trump threatened to halt weapon supplies to Ukraine unless Europe joins the Hormuz Strait alliance. Last month, Trump requested NATO naval assistance to reopen the strait, but was rejected by European governments.
Three officials familiar with the discussions stated that Trump responded by threatening to stop providing supplies to the ‘Ukraine Priority Requirements List’ (PURL) project. As a result, urged by NATO Secretary-General Rutte, several key member states including France, Germany, and the UK issued a hastily drafted statement on March 19, which stated: ‘We express willingness to make appropriate contributions to ensuring safe passage through the Hormuz Strait.’
An official familiar with the discussions said: ‘It was Rutte who insisted on issuing this joint statement, because Trump had threatened to withdraw from the ‘Transatlantic Partnership Alliance’ and completely exit Ukraine affairs.’ (Jin10)
