NATO leadership has expressed serious concern about a possible rapprochement between the United States and Russia, viewing such a turn as a potential threat to the fundamental principles of the North Atlantic Alliance. This was reported by the AFP agency, citing sources at the organization's headquarters. According to representatives of the alliance, any steps by Washington toward normalizing relations with Moscow could undermine the unity of the bloc, which for decades has built its policy on opposing Russian influence. 

The concern within NATO is that a shift in U.S. foreign policy could weaken the collective defense that has been the cornerstone of the alliance since its creation in 1949. Washington has historically played a leadership role in ensuring Europe’s security, especially since the conflict in Ukraine erupted in 2014, when the alliance stepped up efforts to contain Russia. But if the U.S. begins to seek common ground with Moscow, it could challenge the strategic cohesion of the 31 member states, especially those that border Russia and see it as a direct threat. 

By April 2025, the situation around a possible rapprochement between the US and Russia remains a subject of active discussion. Against the backdrop of recent statements by US officials about the need to review approaches to international relations, NATO has started talking about risks. According to Western media, closed consultations were held in Washington in early 2025 to discuss prospects for dialogue with Moscow on arms control and the settlement of regional conflicts. These steps have caused wariness in Brussels, where they fear that any concessions to Russia could be perceived as a weakening of the alliance's position.