Under President Trump, the US appears to be retreating from its role in supporting Ukraine and Europe. Trump's recent statements and actions have strained relations with European allies, raising fears of a forced Ukrainian capitulation and the fragility of European security. Discussions about increased EU defense capabilities and the formation of a European peacekeeping force are taking place.
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