NATO’s Waning Support for Ukraine Exposes Dangerous Divisions and Risks to American Security

As the brutal conflict in Ukraine drags on, a critical question looms: how long will NATO’s wavering commitment and bureaucratic red tape allow Russia to exploit fractures within the alliance—while American national security hangs in the balance? This week’s NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels aims to address the sharp decline in military support for Ukraine—down by a staggering 43% during July and August. The steep drop comes despite the Kremlin intensifying its assault on Ukraine’s power grids ahead of winter, aiming to cripple civilian life by denying heat and water amid freezing temperatures. Why Are NATO Allies Dragging Their...