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North Macedonia’s US pivot raises questions about its EU ambitions

North Macedonia has emerged as one of NATO’s most committed supporters of Ukraine, consistently ranking among the top military contributors. However, recent shifts in its foreign policy suggest a recalibration of its strategic priorities.

For the past three years North Macedonia has ranked among the top four NATO countries in military assistance to Ukraine. Despite its small size and a population of fewer than two million, this country has remained one of Kyiv’s top military contributors, supplying tanks, helicopters, attack aircraft, ammunition and other critical equipment. Its unwavering support has solidified its role as a key ally in Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression.

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However, recent shifts in North Macedonia’s foreign policy raise significant concerns about its future strategic direction and its alignment within the broader international framework. This is especially true when it comes to its role in the Euro-Atlantic community and its continued support for Ukraine.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, whose conservative VMRO-DPMNE party took power in June last year, has made diplomatic moves suggesting that Skopje is reassessing its foreign policy priorities. His two visits to Washington DC in less than a month, along with his embrace of what he refers to as the “new normal” championed by the Donald Trump administration, signal a potential shift toward a closer alignment with the United States. Mickoski has reiterated strong support for the new American stance on Ukraine, while his deepening ties with the new US administration suggest a potential divergence from North Macedonia’s traditional alignment with the European Union.

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