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European leaders are wary of Russia taking advantage of recent U.S. political transitions. Moscow's concerns grow over possible weakened U.S. resolve, especially following Russia’s large-scale drone attacks on Ukraine last week, which caused casualties and damage across multiple regions. Meanwhile, U.S. defense officials warn that Putin has amassed approximately 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops in an effort to retake the partially controlled Kerson region, signaling a potential escalation in the conflict.