NATO, Russia

NATO chief says Russia 'trying to destabilize our countries' and calls for more defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of their GDP, View on euronews
Rutte urges NATO countries to increase defense spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Alliance members to increase their defense spending beyond the shared target of 2% of GDP. This target, set 10 years ago, is now considered too low due to new challenges posed by Russia,
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility.
NATO's Rutte calls for raising defence spending above 2% of GDP
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states of the alliance on Monday to step up defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of national output set a decade ago, saying this was now too low because of new challenges.
NATO Warns Russian Victory Would Cost Allies Trillions
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that restoring the alliance's credibility after a Russian victory in Ukraine could require trillions of dollars.
NATO chief ‘very happy' with Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
Mark Rutte, incoming secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a transition ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force.
NATO Urged to Boost Defence Spending Amid New Russian Challenges
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urges members to increase defence spending beyond the 2% GDP target due to emerging threats from Russia. While Portugal aims to meet its 2% goal by 2029, current commitments stand at 1.
NATO Chief Warns of Russian Efforts to Destabilize Alliance
He explained that the 2% spending target set by NATO years ago may no longer be enough. Russia's influence is not limited to Ukraine, and its activities extend to other parts of E
Rutte is nervous: If Ukraine loses to Russia, NATO will need trillions of dollars
The loss of Kiev will cost NATO not the additional billions of dollars that the alliance allocates for military needs now, ...
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Portugal taken to task over minimal defense spending rise amid Russian menacing
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from Lajes Field in the Azores in 2022. The base in the Portuguese island ...
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Rutte discusses continued support for Ukraine in Spain, Portugal
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed continued support for Ukraine with the leadership of Portugal and Spain. — ...
At least 11 Baltic undersea cables have been damaged in 15 months, prompting NATO to up its guard
NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines that stitch together the nine ...
NATO chief warns of credibility loss as Trump seeks 'deal' to end Russia-Ukraine conflict
NATO Chief Mark Rutte has said that if a deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine that is aligned more towards Moscow, ...
Tuberville casts doubt on Putin’s willingness to negotiate Russia-Ukraine war
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet with President Trump to ...
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NATO Shares Classified Weapons Recommendations With EU to Boost Defense Coordination
According to Bloomberg, the goal is to “harmonize” the military forces of NATO member countries and improve cooperation among ...
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Rachel Marsden: Trump desperately needs better Russia advisers
Donald Trump vowed to settle the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours. Now he’s unveiled his brilliant plan: sanctions.