Russia celebrates as Trump cosies up to Moscow - 'He isn't Europe's daddy anymore'

Russian media has praised former President Donald Trump’s recent revisions to the U.S. national security strategy, portraying it as a “revolutionary” shift. The updated plan appears to soften the U.S. stance on Russia while targeting the European Union as a greater concern.

Under President Joe Biden, the previous plan emphasized Russia as an “acute threat” due to its aggression. Trump’s update, however, reframes the narrative, accusing the EU of “undermining political liberty and sovereignty” while reducing the perceived threat from Moscow. Russian outlets, including Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Komsomolskaya Pravda, celebrated the change, suggesting it signals that “Moscow is no longer our enemy.”

The White House document also critiques Europe’s reliance on American defense, urging European nations to take responsibility for their own security. Moskovsky Komsomolets remarked that Trump is “no longer Europe’s daddy,” highlighting tensions with European leaders over Ukraine policy.

This shift comes amid debates over Trump’s controversial 28-point peace proposal to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Critics argue that the plan favors Moscow, demanding that Ukraine cede territory currently outside Russian control while allowing Russia to retain Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk. The plan also calls for rapid Ukrainian elections, downsizing of its armed forces, and abandonment of NATO aspirations.

While the plan has reportedly been revised after multiple negotiations, European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to London to secure stronger support for Ukraine. Trump, meanwhile, criticized Zelensky for allegedly not fully reviewing the peace proposal, claiming he was “a little disappointed” in the Ukrainian leader while stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin “was fine with it.”

This development marks a striking pivot in U.S. foreign policy messaging, signaling a potential realignment of priorities that could have wide-ranging implications for Europe and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.