burden-sharing

NATO officials state that sustaining and expanding military aid to Ukraine will be central ahead of the alliance's July 7–8 summit in Ankara. Discussions will focus on predictable weapons supplies, boosting defense production, and strengthening cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry, along with reviewing long-term defense spending and burden-sharing.

Hegseth praised Asian allies for their burden-sharing in the region and criticized China's attempt to impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies.