Putin Has Long Wanted More Power in Europe. Trump Could Grant It.

President Putin’s 2007 demand for a new balance of power in Europe was initially rebuffed, but recent comments by top officials from Trump’s administration suggest a potential alignment with Russia, raising concerns of a shift in U.S. policy towards Europe. Defense Secretary Hegseth and Vice President Vance’s remarks at the Munich conference hinted at a possible abandonment of Europe in favor of far-right parties backed by Russia, posing a threat to European democracy and the longstanding Euro-Atlantic alliance. Putin’s longstanding goal of weakening Europe and driving a wedge between the U.S. and Europe may be closer to realization than ever before, as the U.S. administration appears to be open to supporting his vision.

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