President Donald Trump is orchestrating a major realignment of security policy, pushing for a Europe-centric model to protect Ukraine. This strategic shift was recently discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The groundwork for this realignment was laid in an August 18 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. This meeting was critical for establishing the new framework before it was presented to other global powers.
The core principle of this new model is that European nations must take the lead in providing “significant security guarantees” for Ukraine. Trump has explicitly stated that the U.S. role will be that of a “backup” power.
This regional initiative is linked to a global strategic vision. Trump confirmed that his talks with Putin, including a meeting in Alaska on August 15, also address the long-term possibility of reducing their nuclear arsenals after the war in Ukraine.