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NATO Urges Allies to Boost Defense Spending Over 3%

2/15/2025

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is sounding the alarm for European allies and Canada, urging them to ramp up defense spending to counter looming Russian threats. Despite a nearly 20% increase in 2024, reaching $485 billion, Rutte insists that spending must exceed 3% of GDP. Key NATO and EU meetings are on the horizon to tackle these pressing issues.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is sounding the alarm for European allies and Canada, urging them to ramp up defense spending to counter looming Russian threats. Despite a nearly 20% increase in 2024, reaching $485 billion, Rutte insists that spending must exceed 3% of GDP. Key NATO and EU meetings are on the horizon to tackle these pressing issues.