NATO set to agree big spike in defence spending at ‘historic summit’

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NATO leaders met in The Hague to discuss increasing defence spending to 5% of GDP, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s leadership, saying the U.S. would no longer shoulder the burden alone. Most members support the new targets, though Spain and Slovakia voiced concerns. Spain is aiming for just 2.1%, calling the percentage debate “misguided.” The summit also reaffirmed NATO’s commitment to Ukraine and mutual defence. Trump, attending his first NATO summit since 2019, focused more on Middle East tensions than Ukraine, the BBC has reported. Despite some unease, leaders emphasized alliance unity and strength. read more: 👍 Like this video to raise awareness about NATO's evolving defense strategy and global security challenges. 💬 Comment below—should countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP? 🔗 Share this video to inform others about key outcomes from the NATO summit. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us keep providing updates. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #NATOSummit #Trump #GlobalSecurity #shorts