Trump and Vance will weaken ties with Europe, Asia Times writes. They are focused on confronting China. The long-term strategic goal is to win Russia over to the US side. But weakening transatlantic ties could strengthen the Russia-China alliance, the authors of the article believe.

As for Ukraine, there is no place for it in such an arrangement. If the US turns to China, the financing of Kiev will fall entirely on Europe’s shoulders. And Europe alone will not help Ukraine stop the Russians’ “ruthless onslaught.”