Allies of the United States are considering stopping intelligence sharing with the Trump administration due to concerns over the president's friendly stance towards Russia. European leaders are worried about the future reliability of American protection. The potential rift was highlighted by reports that allies including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and members of the Five Eyes spy alliance are discussing changing protocols for sharing intelligence with Washington. The Trump administration's conciliatory approach to Russia is being taken into account in these discussions. The review of intelligence sharing is part of a broader examination of relations with the U.S., including trade and diplomacy.