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European NATO officials express worry of Trump’s Ukraine burden shift
(MENAFN) European NATO officials are expressing concerns over the growing expectation that they will shoulder the financial and military responsibilities for Ukraine’s security and reconstruction, following a shift in US policy under President Donald Trump. According to The Financial Times, the Trump administration signaled its desire for minimal US involvement once a potential ceasefire is achieved, leaving NATO allies in Europe to bear the burden.
European officials are frustrated by Trump’s negotiations with Russia, which have occurred without consulting them. Some diplomats fear a scenario where the US sets up a ceasefire and leaves Europe to manage the aftermath, including reconstruction and postwar security. One diplomat noted the EU's limited ability to provide the necessary funds, arms, or troops to address the crisis effectively. Another official lamented that Trump views Europe primarily as a financial resource, with no significant role in the broader geopolitical decisions surrounding the war.
This shift in US policy contrasts with the approach of former President Joe Biden, who had expressed unwavering support for Ukraine, echoing the EU's stance. Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, recently characterized Ukraine’s territorial ambitions as unrealistic and dismissed the idea of NATO membership for the country. Hegseth also made it clear that any peacekeeping mission would not involve US troops or NATO forces.
In response, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK issued a joint statement reaffirming the previous US administration's approach to supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and emphasizing the EU's crucial role in any negotiations.
European officials are frustrated by Trump’s negotiations with Russia, which have occurred without consulting them. Some diplomats fear a scenario where the US sets up a ceasefire and leaves Europe to manage the aftermath, including reconstruction and postwar security. One diplomat noted the EU's limited ability to provide the necessary funds, arms, or troops to address the crisis effectively. Another official lamented that Trump views Europe primarily as a financial resource, with no significant role in the broader geopolitical decisions surrounding the war.
This shift in US policy contrasts with the approach of former President Joe Biden, who had expressed unwavering support for Ukraine, echoing the EU's stance. Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, recently characterized Ukraine’s territorial ambitions as unrealistic and dismissed the idea of NATO membership for the country. Hegseth also made it clear that any peacekeeping mission would not involve US troops or NATO forces.
In response, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK issued a joint statement reaffirming the previous US administration's approach to supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and emphasizing the EU's crucial role in any negotiations.
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