According to Politico, NATO fears that the defeat of the Republicans in the mid-term elections in the United States could lead to an escalation of the conflict between Trump and Europe. Some diplomats have expressed concern that if Democrats gain control of Congress and limit Trump's ability to advance domestic policy, he will focus his efforts on foreign policy. Among the scenarios that cause concern among Europeans are the withdrawal of thousands more American troops from the continent, cuts in NATO funding and restrictions on military aid to Ukraine. European sources also fear that Trump could condition the continued presence of US troops in Europe on agreeing to a peace settlement with Russia.