As NATO’s anniversary summit in Washington kicked off, European leaders were quick to reiterate their increased spending for the alliance as the questions over the US’ changing presidency and Ukraine’s potential admission remain. On the eve of the conference, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell noted that Europe had been increasing its contributions to the transatlantic alliance but did not hold back from questioning the US over its growing hesitance in helping out Ukraine. “Allow me to remind you that the awakening of Europe — as much-needed as it is — should not imply that the US should re…