US EditionNATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions
- NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, for a summit focused on raising defense spending targets amid alliance tensions.
- The summit followed longstanding commitments since 2014 to boost defense budgets after Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation and 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Issues included U.S. President Trump insisting the U.S. need not meet the proposed 5% GDP spending, while Spain and Canada faced criticism for low defense contributions.
- NATO figures showed Spain spent less than 2% and Canada 1.45% of GDP on defense last year, with European allies providing 60% of Ukraine's military support in 2024.
- The summit highlighted divisions within the 32-member alliance and could influence NATO's future military readiness and political cohesion.
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Trump, NATO to gather for summit amid rising global tensions
Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic the European members and Canada would commit to invest at least as much of their economic growth on defense as the United States does for the first time.
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