President Donald Trump has implemented a significant policy change, cutting security assistance to European countries near Russia’s border. This reduction, planned in stages, reflects the ‘America First’ doctrine. Some political commentators believe this is a consequence of European support for Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump’s foreign policy prioritizes American interests. This includes decreasing military aid to foreign nations and pushing European countries to cover their own security expenses. Countries such as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will be impacted by the cuts. This review of foreign aid was undertaken at the start of his second term. Trump signed an executive order, which introduces new rules for foreign aid distribution, specifically targeting reductions for European countries. Trump has often stated that Europe should assume responsibility for its defense, despite facing internal criticism within the US. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, has described it as a misguided policy. While Trump has been attempting to facilitate peace between Russia and Ukraine, talks have failed due to the entrenched positions of both sides. European countries, on the other hand, are backing Ukraine and discussing how to reinforce its military. As a result, reducing aid to nations adjacent to Russia is regarded as a demonstration of Trump’s discontent.
