The image of U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House with major European leaders reflects the current reality of the international system more than seven decades after the end of World War II. The United States remains the foremost great power with a dominant international status, while Europe faces the challenge of bearing its own security and economic burdens without full reliance on American support. The article highlights the shift in international alliances compared to the 1945 Yalta Conference, with an American warning to Europe against depending on U.S. generosity in trade and security. Europe is urged to take full responsibility for its security and economic affairs independently.