Europe Alone in Supporting Ukraine as US Shifts Towards Russia
· World · Hindustan Times, The Economist
Europe is increasingly isolated in its support for Ukraine as the US, under President Donald Trump, moves closer to Russia. Trump's recent actions, including waiving sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, have alarmed European leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern that without US support, Ukraine may not prevail. European leaders face growing pressure at home, with some citizens and political factions advocating for a return to energy deals with Russia. The US midterm elections, scheduled in slightly more than two weeks, are seen as a critical factor in Trump's shifting stance.
Why it matters
This shift in US policy affects global geopolitics and European security. It leaves Europe to bear the brunt of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, potentially straining transatlantic relations and impacting energy markets.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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