Trump administration diverges from Europe on Russia threat assessment, analyst says

Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, told France 24 that the Trump administration does not fully align with European threat perception regarding Russian behavior toward European security. According to the analyst, Trump characterizes the Ukraine conflict as a matter to resolve quickly rather than a long-term strategic challenge, contrasting with European views that Russia poses an ongoing threat. The analysis argues this difference in threat assessment could affect NATO coordination and European defense spending decisions. Lesser's comments reflect growing transatlantic debate over how to approach Russian policy and European security strategy.