Президент Соединенных Штатов Дональд Трамп поставил под сомнение американскую поддержку Соединенного Королевства в отношении Фолклендских (Мальвинских) островов. Это заявление было сделано во время интервью, в котором Трамп выразил скептицизм относительно приверженности США защите этой заморской территории Великобритании.
Трамп specifically questioned whether the United States should even get involved in a potential defense of the Falklands if there were to be a new conflict with Argentina. The American president indicated that he does not see clear benefits for the US in getting involved in such a distant territorial dispute.
The United Kingdom, for its part, has maintained sovereignty over the islands in the South Atlantic for decades, having fought a war against Argentina in 1982 to defend the territory. Relations between London and Buenos Aires on the issue remain tense, with Argentina continuing to claim sovereignty over the islands.
Trump's position represents a significant shift in the traditionally pro-British stance that the US has historically taken on the Falklands issue. Experts point out that the statement could have implications for relations between Washington and London.
