"Europe's Struggle for Self-Defense Without U.S. Support"

European allies are increasingly concerned about the wavering support from the United States, as evidenced by the U.S. Congress's refusal to provide new funding for Ukraine and Donald Trump's warnings about NATO. With Russia's advances in Ukraine, European capitals are alarmed and considering how to defend themselves without U.S. assistance, leading to a growing recognition of the need for Europe to bolster its own defense capabilities.