US withdrawal sparks concerns about European defense readiness. The East Shield project, a $2.5 billion initiative, aims to strengthen Poland’s borders. However, without US support, ammunition stockpiles could dwindle within days and rearming will take years. This raises fears for the continent’s security if an attack occurs.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-06/europe-s-defenses-against-russia-invasion-would-last-weeks-without-trump-support