European security concerns
Europe Fears 'Ugly Deal' as Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War Without Weakening Russia
Dec 02, 2025 03:47 pm CST
As Donald Trump advances efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, European leaders worry about a potential settlement that fails to weaken Russia and may jeopardize continental security. The absence of European representatives in U.S.-Ukraine-Russia negotiations highlights Europe's limited leverage despite providing billions in aid to Ukraine, while concerns grow about NATO's future and possible Russian territorial gains.
US Military Confirms Troop Reduction in NATO's Eastern Flank While Maintaining European Commitment
Oct 30, 2025 12:41 am CST
The US military is reducing its presence on NATO's eastern flank by redeploying infantry and airborne units to Kentucky without replacement, while emphasizing this does not constitute a withdrawal from Europe or diminished commitment to NATO's Article 5 collective defense principle. The announcement comes amid European concerns about security against Russian aggression and President Trump's continued criticism of NATO allies' defense spending.