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However, many believe that the current U.S. position—appearing to endorse and recycle Russian demands—marks a significant departure from earlier diplomatic efforts. Critics argue this shift threatens longstanding alliances in Europe and the Indo-Pacific and could weaken U.S. credibility as a security provider.
Assessing the U.S. Strategy
Analysts contend that pushing this Russian-backed plan may cause lasting damage to U.S. alliances, especially among nervous European and Asian allies who rely on Western backing for security and stability. As one commentator noted, the damage caused by embracing these demands may outweigh any potential gains, suggesting that "the best path forward is for this American-Russian plan to fall apart as quickly as possible."