Rob Schmitz, NPR’s correspondent in Berlin, and Charles Maynes, NPR's Russia correspondent, delve into the global reactions to Trump's re-election. They discuss how Germany and China issue carefully measured responses, while Russia's Kremlin remains notably silent. The conversation highlights concerns over NATO's reliability and potential compromises regarding Ukraine. Schmitz sheds light on Europe’s worries about democracy, while Maynes reveals Putin's hesitance to engage, underlining the complicated dynamics between the U.S. and its international allies.