European leaders have expressed deep concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaction to Russia’s drone attack on Polish airspace. Trump’s failure to take serious measures against Moscow or to respond decisively to the strike has fueled doubts in Europe about Washington’s commitment to NATO in the event of Russian aggression.

According to Reuters, many NATO members are questioning whether Trump would be willing to defend an allied state against such an attack. His restrained response once again underscored his “America First” doctrine, signaling that Europe may have to shoulder greater responsibility for its own security.

Ivo Daalder, a Harvard University expert and former U.S. ambassador to NATO, noted that unlike every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt, Trump does not regard Europe’s security as integral to America’s own.

Some analysts believe Trump’s stance reflects his reluctance to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin and his determination to avoid direct confrontation that could escalate into war. A White House official, speaking anonymously, said Trump hopes the war in Ukraine will end soon, describing it as the result of America’s foreign policy choices.

Within Europe—and particularly inside NATO—Trump’s reaction has been met with confusion and unease. A senior German official said Washington’s position on the matter appeared ambiguous, leaving allies uncertain about the United States’ reliability.

Details of the incident show that on the night of September 10, Russia violated Polish airspace with 19 drones, four of which were shot down. European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressed that the strike was no accident.

Trump, in his remarks, suggested the attack was “perhaps a mistake,” while simultaneously voicing dissatisfaction with the situation. Yet his cautious language has heightened anxieties across Europe, raising pressing questions about the future of U.S. support for NATO allies.

Qadir, Bizimyol.info