Core Viewpoint - The U.S. is unable to continue subsidizing NATO allies due to its $33 trillion debt, and European countries must take the lead in defense support for Ukraine [1][3] Group 1: U.S. Defense Spending and NATO - U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that the U.S. can no longer afford to subsidize European security, emphasizing the need for NATO members to increase their defense spending [3] - Waltz highlighted that NATO's 32 member countries, including the U.S. and Canada, are projected to have an average defense spending of only 2.71% of GDP in 2024, falling short of the 2% minimum standard [3] - Countries like Poland and Latvia have committed to increasing their defense spending to between 3% and 5% in the coming years, while Sweden and Estonia plan to follow suit between 2026 and 2030 [3] Group 2: European Defense Responsibilities - Waltz pointed out that the future military aid to Ukraine must be led by Europe, which is seen as a basic consensus following U.S.-European discussions [3] - He criticized countries like Spain, Canada, and Italy for their insufficient defense investments, and called for Canada to establish bases and deploy icebreakers in the Arctic in response to threats from China and Russia [3] - The relationship between the U.S. and NATO allies is becoming increasingly strained, with allies losing trust in the U.S. commitment to NATO [3]