"Just think about how this sounds. 500 million Europeans are asking 300 million Americans to help fight 140 million Russians. Can you do the math? Rely on yourselves! If there is one thing we lack today, it is the realization that we are a global power."

— Tusk.

But it is worth noting that as of January 1, 2024, there were slightly more than 700 million Europeans. However, the essence remains unchanged.