Politico Europe15h
NATO’s Rutte: Trump ‘is right’ that Europe’s defense spending is a ‘problem’
Transatlantic military alliance chief echoes Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in stinging remarks at the World Economic Forum.
El País in English8h
Trump calls on NATO countries to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP and accuses the EU of treating the US ‘very badly’
The U.S. president tells Davos Forum he wants to meet Vladimir Putin soon and has asked Xi Jinping to help stop Ukraine war ...
Stars and Stripes6h
Trump calls for increase in NATO spending that could drive Pentagon budget beyond $1 trillion
President Donald Trump said NATO countries must sharply increase their defense spending, demanding member states push beyond current benchmarks that many of them already struggle to hit.
US Envoy Tells NATO Chief Allies Must Pay 'Fair Share' Before Expansion
NATO allies must pay their "fair share" on defence before considering enlarging the alliance, a US presidential envoy said Thursday, as NATO's chief said members will need to ramp up defence spending.
Sanchez Says Spain Pulling Its Weight in NATO After Trump Criticism of Defence Spending
Spain spent $22.27 billion on defence in 2024, NATO figures show, the 10th largest contribution in absolute terms among the ...
Trump says not sure US should be spending anything on Nato
He tells reporters the US is protecting Nato members, but they are "not protecting us." Read more at straitstimes.com.
Defense One5h
NATO spending increase could help Ukraine, and possibly US weapons makers
If supporting Ukraine is the goal, “it's going to have to be the American defense industrial base continuing to power the fight.” ...
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NATO chief makes worrying 'crisis mode' announcement over defense spending
World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Mark Rutte said that the alliance urgently needs to increase its defense spending. The ...