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Ukraine Urged to Build Stronger European Alliances Amid U.S. Aid Concerns

10/3/2025

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Anne Applebaum, historian and journalist, says Ukraine should not rely solely on U.S. support, given limited aid.
European countries provide more military and economic aid to Ukraine than the U.S.
She warns U.S. stance toward Europe and NATO could shift under Trump.
If NATO changes, a new European security alliance could emerge.
Ukraine would deepen security partnerships with European nations.

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Story summary

Anne Applebaum, historian and journalist, says Ukraine should not rely solely on U.S. support, given limited aid.
European countries provide more military and economic aid to Ukraine than the U.S.
She warns U.S. stance toward Europe and NATO could shift under Trump.
If NATO changes, a new European security alliance could emerge.
Ukraine would deepen security partnerships with European nations.