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NATO Deploys Warplanes Amid Russia's Bold Ukraine Assault

6/9/2025

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NATO has deployed warplanes in a swift response to Russia's most significant assault on western Ukraine, striking close to Poland. In light of this aggression, Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing for a staggering 400% boost in air and missile defense funding, as allies prepare to discuss a commitment to allocate 5% of GDP for defense at the upcoming summit.

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NATO has deployed warplanes in a swift response to Russia's most significant assault on western Ukraine, striking close to Poland. In light of this aggression, Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing for a staggering 400% boost in air and missile defense funding, as allies prepare to discuss a commitment to allocate 5% of GDP for defense at the upcoming summit.