We must and we are focusing on security of our own borders. The United States remains committed to the NATO alliance and to the defense partnership with Europe. Full stop. But The United States will no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship which encourages dependency. The United States does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement. Instead, any security guarantee must be backed by capable European and non European troops. (00:54–01:03)
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Asserts that the U.S. will not accept a dependent relationship with its allies.
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