President Donald Trump’s recent pro-Russia stance, including voting against a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and proposing peace talks without Kyiv, has alarmed U.S. allies. Western diplomats view this shift as a fundamental change in American foreign policy, weakening trust in U.S. commitments and creating an opportunity for China to expand its influence in Europe and beyond.

Axar.az, citing an article from NBC News, reports that experts warn that Trump's retreat from Europe and foreign aid cuts could push countries to seek alternative partnerships, particularly with Beijing and Moscow.

Asian allies fear this could signal wavering U.S. support for Taiwan. European leaders, including Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, question NATO's future as the U.S. distances itself from Europe’s security concerns.

While the Trump administration argues that its approach aims to rebalance global defense spending and end prolonged conflicts, critics caution that an inadequate Ukraine peace deal could embolden Russia and destabilize Europe further. Some European nations have already increased defense budgets in response to Trump’s demands, but concerns remain that appeasing Russia now could lead to greater conflicts in the future.