US Strategy Criticizes EU, Praises Russia

The Trump administration published a new national security strategy on December 5, 2025, which has drawn strong criticism from the European Union. European Council President António Costa warned the United States against interfering in Europe's affairs, stating that the strategy paints European allies as weak and offers tacit support to far-right political parties. The document also criticizes European free speech and migration policies, raising concerns about the long-term reliability of European partners. This strategy marks a significant departure from the previous Joe Biden administration's approach of strengthening alliances. Furthermore, the strategy expresses a desire for the United States to improve its relationship with Russia and seeks an end to the war in Ukraine, a stance that Russia's Dmitry Peskov has praised. This has led to concerns within the European Union that the strategy prioritizes stability with Russia over a durable peace in Ukraine and could further divide NATO allies. German government spokesperson Sebastian Hille also rejected the critical tones against the European Union, emphasizing the importance of transatlantic cooperation despite the differing assessments of Russia as a threat.