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NATO Chief Pushes 5% Defense Spending Amid Russian Threat

5/5/2025

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NATO chief Mark Rutte is advocating for a bold increase in defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, plus an extra 1.5% for wider security needs, totaling 5%. This ambitious plan responds to U.S. President Trump's calls and underscores rising fears over Russian aggression. The proposal will take center stage at the NATO summit in The Hague this June.

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NATO chief Mark Rutte is advocating for a bold increase in defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, plus an extra 1.5% for wider security needs, totaling 5%. This ambitious plan responds to U.S. President Trump's calls and underscores rising fears over Russian aggression. The proposal will take center stage at the NATO summit in The Hague this June.