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Trump Disrupts Alliances, Europe Rallies for Ukraine Support

10/25/2025

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Trump Disrupts Alliances

U.S. President Donald Trump has disrupted the international order since taking office in January 2025, prioritizing hard power over traditional alliances.
He has shown indifference toward NATO and criticized Ukraine, cutting off support and blaming Ukraine for its invasion.
As the UK and Europe adapt to this shifting landscape, upcoming meetings aim to bolster Ukraine support and counter Russian aggression, emphasizing realism in foreign policy.

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Leaders Sanction Russian Energy

Leaders from more than 20 countries pledged to remove Russian oil and gas from markets.
The pledge follows sanctions on Russia's oil companies to disrupt funding for its military.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks long-range missiles to counter Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Russian strikes have caused blackouts and shortages before winter.
A European plan to use frozen Russian assets for a $163 billion loan to Ukraine faces legal hurdles.

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Trump Disrupts Alliances

U.S. President Donald Trump has disrupted the international order since taking office in January 2025, prioritizing hard power over traditional alliances.
He has shown indifference toward NATO and criticized Ukraine, cutting off support and blaming Ukraine for its invasion.
As the UK and Europe adapt to this shifting landscape, upcoming meetings aim to bolster Ukraine support and counter Russian aggression, emphasizing realism in foreign policy.

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