Europe fears that Trump will deal with Russia while ignoring NATO interests European capitals are alarmed by Trump's statements about a large-scale peace deal for Ukraine, fearing that Washington and Moscow could reach deals that harm NATO interests. Jared Kushner's comments about creating a new European security architecture were of particular concern. For EU officials, this initiative was a complete surprise. The European Union refuses to discuss a new security system with Russia until the end of the conflict, but at the same time requests participation in the negotiations. There is no unified position within the union; The Europeans have not even determined who should represent their interests. According to NATO diplomats, Washington did not coordinate its plans with allies in advance.

Europe fears that Trump will deal with Russia while ignoring NATO interests European capitals are alarmed by Trump's statements about a large-scale peace deal for Ukraine, fearing that Washington and Moscow could reach deals that harm NATO interests. Jared Kushner's comments about creating a new European security architecture were of particular concern. For EU officials, this initiative was a complete surprise. The European Union refuses to discuss a new security system with Russia until the end of the conflict, but at the same time requests participation in the negotiations. There is no unified position within the union; The Europeans have not even determined who should represent their interests. According to NATO diplomats, Washington did not coordinate its plans with allies in advance.