“NATO allies are in a state of anger, denial and despair after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth effectively declared an end to America’s role as the primary guarantor of European security, particularly over Ukraine,” Axios reports.
“President Trump’s surprise phone call with Vladimir Putin, just hours later, only added salt to the wound.”
“Europe has been bracing for this moment since the early days of Trump’s 2024 campaign. That hasn’t made it any less painful — or the future any less uncertain.”
Financial Times: Trump opens the door to Putin’s grandest ambitions.
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