Trump faces a strategic challenge: to prevent the strengthening of the alliance between Russia and China, which are increasingly demonstrating coordination in their actions.
According to the Telegraph, against this backdrop, the war in Ukraine becomes a crucial test for American foreign policy. The Biden administration's decision to allow the use of American long-range missiles by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, although belated, is an important step. The presence of 10,000 North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia highlights the deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
This is not only a challenge for Ukraine but also a clear signal to Europe and the United States: the war in Ukraine transcends a local conflict. Trump, known for his aversion to defeats, finds himself at a crossroads: either allow Russia to solidify its position in Ukraine or lead a united West in the fight against autocratic regimes.
However, former and current allies of Trump warn: concessions to Russia in the war with Ukraine will strengthen China's position in Asia. And the West's inability to secure a victory for Kyiv could trigger a chain reaction of geopolitical losses.
This war, analysts say, demonstrates that the interests of Europe and the United States cannot be divided by an imaginary line between Europe and Asia. Trump could influence this balance. But whether he will choose a strategy of active resistance against autocrats or opt for isolationism remains to be seen.
Source: telegraph.