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This willingness to exploit internationally recognized borders is alarming for European leaders, who tend to value international law more than their American counterparts. The ongoing conflict with Russia over Ukraine makes this issue even more sensitive, as Europe risks being perceived as hypocritical if it fails to address U.S. violations of international laws regarding territorial integrity. The prospect of weakening alliances and undermining international norms could have serious repercussions for diplomatic relations.