The article highlights the shifting landscape of international relations influenced by Donald Trump's re-election, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict. It notes the US's recent UN resolution to end the war in Ukraine, which notably did not criticize Russia, leading to unexpected support from China and Russia while the UK and France abstained. This is part of a broader trend indicating the erosion of the post-1945 order, with significant polarization evident in global alliances and a widening chasm in transatlantic relations. Emmanuel Macron's first meeting with Trump post-election further exemplifies these complexities, revealing the difficulty in bridging divides.
This time, when the US brought a resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion, it did not criticise Moscow.
The result was that China and Russia backed the resolution while the UK and France, having failed to temper it, abstained.
The post-1945 order is beyond repair while Mr Trump occupies the White House, with cracks in the transatlantic relationship resembling a chasm.
Emmanuel Macron's charm and deftness papered over the problems somewhat when he became the first European leader to meet the US president since his re-election.
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