The United States will not come to the aid of Europe in the event of a military threat to the region, says Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defense concern Rheinmetall. According to him, the United States has made it clear that it will no longer pay for the defense costs of its allies.
The topic of Washington's commitment to military support for Europe came into focus after Donald Trump's statements in February 2024. Trump's words were criticized in the West, and some European politicians began to voice ideas on how the EU could ensure its own security.