National security adviser Mike Waltz emphasized that the US can no longer 'subsidize' NATO allies and insisted that the defense of Ukraine should be led by Europe. In an interview, he highlighted the need for European nations to invest more in their military capabilities, citing the impact of uncontrolled shipping threats on their economies. He reiterated that the future assistance to Ukraine must be European-led, referencing ongoing diplomatic tensions with Russia regarding territorial claims and NATO funding commitments.
"We've made it clear that assistance to Ukraine going forward in the future must be European-led, and that is just a fundamental outcome of these negotiations."
"The vast majority of that shipping through the Red Sea goes to Europe, and... they haven't invested in their navies to be able to handle - or at least assist us in a much greater way..."
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