Bloomberg writes about this, citing sources.

According to the agency, high-ranking European officials understand that they should not count on Washington if necessary to protect Europe.

“Activity on the continent indicates that it is at least a decade away from being able to defend itself without (American -

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) help,” the publication says.

The material notes that if Europe were now embroiled in armed conflict, it would be completely dependent on the United States in a number of aspects.

Earlier, the Politico newspaper wrote that Europe will not be able to defend itself without US help - replacing American capabilities in NATO will require decades and billions of investments.