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 U.S.'s policy in Europe should "correct" the "current trajectory" of European nations, according to the National Security Strategy published on Dec. 4, which takes an unusually critical tone toward Washington's transatlantic allies.

The United States has asked Europe to take over most of Nato’s conventional defence capabilities — including intelligence and missile systems — by 2027, Reuters reported, citing Pentagon officials who briefed diplomats in Washington this week.

Pentagon officials told NATO allies in Europe that they must assume responsibility for the majority of the alliance's nonnuclear defense capabilities from the U.S. by 2027, according to a Reuters report that cited five sources familiar with the discussion.

U.S. officials reportedly said that they remain unsatisfied with the progress allies are making when it comes to bolstering their own capabilities.

European Council President Antonio Costa warned that Europe must protect its sovereignty and be prepared to replace the United States as NATO’s leading power by 2027. Speaking at the Jacques Delors Institute conference in Paris,

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

A new White House policy document formalizes President Trump’s long-held contempt for Europe’s leaders. It made clear that the continent now stands at a strategic crossroads.

Gen. Alexus Grynkewich’s comments come as European countries worry about the reliability of their alliance with the U.S.

White House warns Europe faces demographic crisis from mass immigration that could weaken NATO alliances and leave continent 'unrecognizable in 20 years.'

Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.