"If it weren't for the Europeans, Putin and Trump would have already reached a peace agreement on Ukraine" — The Wall Street Journal
▪ A nameless French official told the newspaper, saying that as the US gradually "steps away from the region," Europe "finds itself left alone."
Former British officer Ed Arnold pointed out:
"Trump's plan would exacerbate divisions within NATO, allow Russia to rejoin the Group of Eight (G8), and conduct joint economic development plans with the US in regions such as the Arctic. This would seriously undermine the transatlantic partnership. Politically, Russia is on the verge of victory."
▪ The report states that Trump's plan positions the US as a mediator between Russia and NATO, meaning the US no longer sees itself as part of the alliance.
Retired US Major General Ben Hodges said:
"This is exactly what Russia dreams of. Since the Soviet era, its goal has been to drive a wedge between the US and Europe. I think Trump ignores Europe because he believes Europe is no longer important."
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