Germany has thrown its support behind President Donald Trump's insistence on a substantial hike in NATO's defense spending target, from 2% to 5% of GDP. This development was made public yesterday as the United States requested that the alliance members strengthen any "weak links" in their collective defense, caused by insufficient military investment. Reports from Germany … [Read more...] about Germany Sides With Trump on Controversial 5% NATO Defense Push
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Tragic Update: NATO Confirms 4 Missing American Soldiers in Lithuania Have Died
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that four U.S. soldiers who had been reported missing while training in Lithuania have now been found dead. He was unaware of any further details. An official in the United States confirmed that four soldiers had been injured during a training accident. However, the official would not provide any further information on their … [Read more...] about Tragic Update: NATO Confirms 4 Missing American Soldiers in Lithuania Have Died
Trump’s Pressure Pays Off: NATO Allies Boost Defense Budgets Amid Global Tensions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has praised President Donald Trump's efforts to push NATO allies toward increased defense spending amid efforts to stop the conflict in Ukraine. For years, Trump has advocated for NATO allies to increase defense spending between 2% and 5% of their gross domestic product. He has also made clear that European countries need to take greater … [Read more...] about Trump’s Pressure Pays Off: NATO Allies Boost Defense Budgets Amid Global Tensions