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NATO Calls for Increased Defense Spending Amid Russian Threats

NATO leaders emphasize the urgent need for enhanced military capabilities and budget increases to counter potential Russian aggression within the next five years.


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  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns of a potential Russian military threat against NATO within five years.
  • Rutte advocates for a fourfold increase in Europe's air and missile defense budget to strengthen deterrence.
  • NATO urges all 32 member countries to significantly boost military spending to enhance collective defense capabilities.
  • Concerns persist about ongoing risks even after the Ukraine war, highlighting the need for preparedness against Russian attacks.
  • European nations are responding by increasing military budgets to reduce reliance on American defense support, as urged by NATO leadership.

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Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years, says secretary general
The GuardianThe Guardian·6d·
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"…Nato needed “a quantum leap in our collective defence”, which would include significant rearmament to deter an increasingly militarised Russia."

Nato needs quantum leap in defence, chief says
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"…Rutte said Nato needed a "400% increase in air and missile" to credibly defend itself against attacks."

NATO chief calls for ‘quantum leap’ in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
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"…NATO members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia, the head of the military alliance said Monday, warning that Moscow could be ready to attack it within five years."

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