Official Brussels is worried about the high probability that Donald Trump will return to the White House and finally block aid to Ukraine. Against the background of these fears, the EU is already developing a backup plan.
The EU's secret plan regarding Ukraine. What is known
European leaders do not hide that they are frightened by the statements of Trump, who promises to "sit back and watch as Russia attacks NATO allies."
That is why the EU authorities decided to rethink Washington's commitments to Europe and Ukraine.
We have to hope for the best, but we have to prepare for the worst, — one of the insiders in the European Union told the publication.
According to an anonymous source, the worst-case scenario involves ending support for Ukraine and giving the Russian dictator permission to destabilize the European region.
The EU is discussing "additions" to NATO to protect Europe from Russia
According to insiders, Brussels is discussing the creation of a pan-continental addition to NATO.
It could function alongside US security guarantees but could also serve as a reliable alternative if US guarantees were revoked.
Such an idea does not yet have unanimous support in the European Union.
For example, officials in Berlin and France cannot agree on who will pay for it.
Moreover, it is noted that the countries of Eastern Europe have doubts about Western Europe's determination to resist the Russian Federation's alleged aggression.
Some are focusing on how to lock in US commitments ahead of the November elections. Senior US politicians say there is not much they can realistically do to limit future administrations' foreign policy decisions.
