US EditionItaly's Defense Minister Warns of Potential Russian Threat to NATO
- On July 3, Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto warned Russia could threaten NATO territory within five years amid NATO’s recent commitment to boost defence spending to 5% by 2035.
- Crosetto warned Russia mobilized 300,000 troops in six months, with over one million soldiers lost, yet domestic support for the Ukraine war remains strong.
- Italy's defence spending was 1.5% of GDP in 2024, with accounting tricks like including pensions and infrastructure to meet the 2% NATO target, requiring over €60 billion more to reach 5%.
- Italy plans to meet NATO's 5% defence spending target through unconventional accounting, delaying increases until after 2027 amid opposition concerns about welfare cuts.
- Beyond Italy, NATO's 5% spending goal and EU's fiscal 'escape clause' timeline reflect wider efforts to bolster European defence amid Russia’s growing military threat, with Italy’s role as a test case influencing future commitments.
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The Minister of Defense spoke at a hearing before the Foreign and Defence Councils of the House and the Senate on the outcome of the NATO Summit of the Hague: "Terrorism and Russia as the main threats to Atlantic security"
Politicians and military forces have so far warned that Russia could attack NATO in 2029. Now they are changing their communication strategy. The BND is behind this.
Italy's Defense Minister Warns of Potential Russian Threat to NATO
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto cautioned that Russia could pose a military threat to NATO within five years. He mentioned NATO's decision to boost defense spending due to concerns over Russia and assured that Italy wouldn't divert funds from health or pensions, aligning with NATO targets.
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Russia poses growing military threat to NATO members, Italy says
ROME (Reuters) -Russia could have the ability to pose a military threat to NATO territory within five years, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Thursday. Read full story
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