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NATO Leaders Commit to 5% Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine Crisis

7/1/2025

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At the NATO Summit in The Hague, leaders rallied around a bold plan to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Amidst discussions, President Zelensky sought support from Trump and others to counter Russian aggression. The summit underscored the urgency of addressing security threats, especially following recent missile attacks on Ukraine.

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Story summary

At the NATO Summit in The Hague, leaders rallied around a bold plan to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Amidst discussions, President Zelensky sought support from Trump and others to counter Russian aggression. The summit underscored the urgency of addressing security threats, especially following recent missile attacks on Ukraine.