For now, European leaders are putting on a diplomatic front and hoping to keep lines of communication open with the incoming Trump administration
Once the result of the US election was clear, European leaders swiftly extended their congratulations to president-elect Donald Trump, as tradition dictates.underscored the historic transatlantic partnership built over generations, the enduring bonds of friendship, and a shared commitment to freedom and democracy.
From left to right, Luc Frieden, prime minister of Luxembourg, Enrico Letta, Petteri Orpo, prime minister of Finland, Ms Von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of Nato German Marshall Fund An immediate priority will be offsetting a potential reduction in US aid to Ukraine if Trump cuts off the flow of weapons Kyiv depends on. European allies contribute more financially to Ukraine than the US but will struggle to replace the arms and capabilities that Washington provides. Kyiv’s European supporters are also considering giving Nato a greater role in co-ordinating weapon supplies and training Ukrainians, so the US has less direct control over these aspects.
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