NATO Braces for Change as US Signals Retreat from European Security

NATO ministers meet in Sweden as the US signals a gradual withdrawal from guaranteeing European security, prompting talks on boosting defence production as Iran diverts stockpiles and Ukraine relies on US weapons. Washington has moved thousands of troops from Germany and cancelled a deployment to Poland, prompting calls to convert commitments into capabilities. US officials, including Rubio, will push for faster allied output while NATO stresses that the US will remain involved in Europe as it pivots to Asia. The meeting also serves as a prelude to July’s Ankara summit and potential discussion of Zelenskyy’s invite and Ukraine’s NATO membership prospects.