The new US strategy divides the West: Moscow applauds, Europe defends itself. And political and military tensions grow.

The overhaul of Donald Trump's national security strategy is reshaping the global geopolitical landscape, opening new rifts between the United States and Europe and, conversely, finding surprising support in Moscow. The Kremlin's words, Elon Musk's tirades against the European Union, the concerns of European governments, and the consequences for the Ukrainian conflict form a complex mosaic, at a time when the Old Continent is also facing intensifying Russian attacks on the military front.

Moscow applauds Trump: "The strategy is consistent with our vision."

The first reactions came from the Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, welcomed the adjustments to the American strategy, which harshly criticizes Europe, fearing the "erasure of civilization" if the continent doesn't change course.

According to Peskov, the White House's position is "largely consistent with the Russian vision" and could foster "constructive work" with Washington in the negotiations on the war in Ukraine. For Moscow, the fact that Russia is no longer defined as a "direct threat" by the US represents a "positive step" and a sign of a possible easing of tensions after years of tensions.

The Kremlin also announced that it will examine the American document "in detail," acknowledging that it represents a paradigm shift compared to the approaches of previous administrations.

Musk slams the EU: "Abolish it and return sovereignty to the states."

Meanwhile, the transatlantic dispute finds an unexpected protagonist: Elon Musk.
The billionaire, angered by the €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission on his X platform, attacked Brussels head-on, arguing that the Union should “be abolished and sovereignty returned to the individual states”.

His words fit perfectly into the new political climate outlined by Trump's strategy, which aims to "cultivate resistance to Europe's current trajectory" by encouraging the rise of nationalist parties. This vision, many analysts consider, represents a profound break with America's traditional posture, which has previously focused on strengthening Euro-Atlantic unity.

Brussels responded firmly: "Decisions that affect the European Union are taken by the EU, for the EU," said a Commission spokesperson, defending regulatory autonomy and the European model for protecting civil liberties.

Musk's comments aren't just provocations: they're also influenced by the widespread resonance of his messages, his public support for political forces like the German AfD, and the strategic role of the Starlink satellite systems, which are also used in war zones.

US policy is turning on its head: Europe is the "villain of history"

The White House strategy document emphasizes an even more pronounced America First approach, where foreign policy appears to be guided by economic pragmatism rather than the promotion of democratic values.

The US declares that it wants to seek productive relations "without imposing democratic or social changes", an approach opposite to that of Trump's first term. Wall Street Journal He speaks openly of a policy that “overturns history,” identifying Europe – and not Russia – as the strategic adversary to be contained.

These criticisms are echoed by the words of the State Department's number two, Christopher Landau, according to whom the EU is pursuing "civilizational suicide policies" supported by an "unelected bureaucracy".

Crosetto: "Europe is of no use to the United States. We must provide for our own security."

In Italy, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto commented unsurprisingly on the American shift. According to the defense minister, Washington has long been preparing for a European disengagement to focus its resources on competing with China.

“The end of automatic defense guarantees was foreseeable,” Crosetto says, explaining that Europe—lacking resources, military power, and technological competitiveness—is “of little or no use” to the United States in its confrontation with Beijing.

To bridge the gap, Italy will bring a comprehensive defense reform to Parliament in early 2026, increasing the number of troops and investing in advanced technologies. Beyond military deterrence, Rome is building new partnerships in Africa, Asia, the Gulf, and South America to strengthen its economic and energy security.

However, the minister sees a glimmer of hope: Europe remains a privileged environment for strategic cooperation, especially in common technologies and defense, sectors that require investments "too large to be addressed alone."

Warsaw to Musk: "Go to Mars" — and Moscow approves.

Musk's words have also provoked irritation in Eastern Europe.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski sarcastically replied: "Go to Mars. They don't censor the Nazi salute there."

The response sparked a new social media back-and-forth, with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev commenting: “Exactly,” offering a further example of the propaganda convergence between the Kremlin and EU critics.

Sikorski then posted a screenshot of Medvedev's comment, warning that anti-European rhetoric “serves those who want to profit from spreading hatred and those who want to conquer Europe.”

Ukraine: Russian strikes intensify. Blackout in Kremenchuk.

While diplomatic discussions are underway regarding strategy and power, the war in Ukraine continues to rage with increasing intensity.

Overnight, Russia launched a combined attack with 5 ballistic missiles e 241 drones, including hypersonic missiles KinzhalUkrainian forces claim to have intercepted 179 targets, but 65 drones managed to hit infrastructure in 14 locations.

In Kremenchuk, a strategic industrial city, there are blackouts, water shortages, and heating interruptions.
In Kiev, once again in the crosshairs, defense operations continue, while tensions are rising in neighboring countries: Poland has scrambled military jets to protect its airspace.

Alarm also on the nuclear front: the IAEA reports damage to the protective dome of the Chernobyl power plant caused by Russian drones.

An increasingly unstable international scenario

The convergence between American strategy and part of the Russian narrative, the internal rift in the West, and the military escalation in Ukraine are ushering in a phase of great uncertainty for Europe.

The Old Continent is caught between pressure from the United States, which is demanding greater strategic autonomy, and Moscow's aggressiveness on the battlefield, while the political debate is also polarizing due to the influence of global figures like Elon Musk.

The new US doctrine could be just the beginning of a radical redefinition of international balances, in which Europe will have to decide how to strengthen itself and how to position itself in an increasingly unstable and competitive world.