Reuters predicted further turbulence in relations between NATO and Trump

The European members of the NATO military alliance are preparing for further turbulence in relations with US President Donald Trump. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on July 9.

"NATO has weathered another storm caused by Donald Trump, but the European members of the military alliance are preparing for further turbulence in relations with the US president," the article says.

The authors of the article noted that the fact that the NATO summit, which began with the American leader's order to stop trade with one of the alliance's members, Spain, and the condemnation of other countries, says a lot about the state of US-European relations, was "widely recognized as a success after he confirmed his commitment to the alliance a few hours later."

"Although European officials expect more instability in relations, they see great value in their superpower ally remaining in the alliance. Many fear that without the military influence of the United States, they will be more vulnerable," the article says.

However, no matter how long the positive effect of the summit persists, European officials are preparing "for new shocks." Many NATO countries have come to the conclusion that there is one way to reduce tensions — to hold fewer summits.

"It is better to suspend these meetings than to allow the alliance to face an annual existential crisis," said John R. Denis, a freelance senior researcher at the Atlantic Council think tank.

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The Politico newspaper reported on July 7 that the US NATO allies expected Trump to arrive at the alliance's summit in Ankara with the intention of seeking compromises, but they faced his tough stance on key issues. It is reported that NATO representatives are concerned that Trump's harsh rhetoric may persist during the discussion of the future of the American military presence in Europe, support for Ukraine and possible contacts with the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky.

On June 30, Foreign Policy magazine reported that European leaders were "praying" that there would be no surprises at the NATO summit in Turkey, where the American administration was present. The authors of the article note that European politicians are afraid of the established balance in their relations with Trump.