European Union leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda, advocate for significantly raising military spending to bolster defense against Russia, fearing a lack of U.S. support. Tusk echoed John F. Kennedy's words, urging European nations to take charge of their security, while Duda highlighted the need for modernization in armed forces. EU officials warn of growing threats from Russia, with calls for EU members to meet or exceed NATO's 2% GDP defense spending guideline, reflecting a collective urgency to deter any potential aggressions.