Trump's push for NATO spending

Analysis-NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights
NATO won't heed Donald Trump’s proposal for a massive hike in defence spending but will likely agree to go beyond its current target, according to officials and analysts. The U.S. president-elect decl
Top UK Official Backs Trump's Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
NATO's current target for members' defense spending is 2 percent of their country's GDP. Trump has repeatedly called on the alliance to increase this amount.
UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Britain’s top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending
Czech Republic open to Trump's call for higher NATO defence targets
The Czech Republic said on Wednesday that it is open to spending more on defence, as demanded by US President-elect Donald Trump. "We are open to this debate," Prime Minister Petr Fiala said, emphasizing that money invested in defence was money well spent.
Europe Doubts Trump Could Make NATO Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence
Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five percent of GDP -- more than double the current target -- but few in Europe see the figure as feasible.
Trump's push for NATO spending: Allies face new demands
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump harshly criticized European NATO countries. He also changed his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year, not in 24 hours as he previously claimed.
Trump urges NATO to boost defense spending amid war tensions
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump has harshly criticized European NATO countries. He has also altered his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year,
Biden plans capstone address on foreign policy on Monday, likely to list Nato expansion as achievement
President Joe Biden plans to deliver a capstone address Monday on his foreign policy legacy, according to the White House..
United States 'Will Always Be Reliable Partner': US Defence Chief
The United States will "always be a reliable partner" in NATO, US defence chief Lloyd Austin said Thursday, after remarks by President-elect Donald Trump sparked concerns among members of the military ...
Ukraine Offers To Replace Hungary in NATO
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary over the war with Russia and the expired gas transit deal continue to increase online.
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How NATO can strengthen its ties with the Indo–Pacific
NATO and its Indo–Pacific Four allies must strengthen defence cooperation to address the complexities of modern, ...
U.S. announces more Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy calls for NATO to deploy troops to "force Russia into peace"
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.
Maddow Blog | When Trump directs veiled threats at a NATO ally, it’s a problem
Donald Trump's veiled threats toward a NATO ally aren't just ridiculous, they also expose a scam at the heart of his MAGA ...
NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says
Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, ...
Donald Trump's threats over Greenland and Ukraine could be a make-or-break test for NATO
Lago on Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump marked the starting shot in what could be a make-or-break test for NATO over ...
Russian Submarines: Navy Commander Hypes Growing Fleet Amid NATO Tensions
Russia's Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev said Moscow brought in roughly 30 vessels last year.
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Neutrality: An Alternative to Ukraine’s Membership in NATO
While Ukraine’s acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears unattainable, armed neutrality may be ...