European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.

The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,

The diplomat questioned whether Europe would be a dynamic economy or just somewhere Americans visit for lovely wines, cheeses and beers

The US has given Europe until 2027 to take over the decisive bulk of NATO’s conventional defense capabilities, ranging from intelligence to missiles, Reuters reported on Friday, citing people it didn’t name.

The strategy calls for asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and 'cultivating resistance' in Europe.

Washington's national security strategy calls for maintaining a military edge over Beijing amid heightened U.S.-China tensions.