US will not continue subsidising NATO

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a sharp statement, announcing that the US does not intend to continue subsidising the defence of its allies within NATO. According to him, although the alliance plays a vital role in global security, some countries are not making sufficient investments in their armies, relying on the assistance of others.

Defence spending issues: Rubio noted that one of the main threats to NATO is the inability of several member states to invest in their armed forces. In particular, he referred to wealthy Western European countries, which, in Rubio’s view, should spend more on national security. Instead, they rely on US assistance.

Inequity and instability: Rubio emphasised that continuing such a practice is not only inequitable but also economically unstable. He pointed out that the US can no longer continue financing the defence of allies if they do not invest in their own security.