The United States intends to reduce its contribution of fighter jets and warships to NATO forces in Europe. This reported reduction comes as European nations are increasing their defense capabilities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to NATO in Europe, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defense capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi takes a closer look.