Russia’s actions have strengthened European case for boosting defence spending, says Nato chief – Europe live
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During his visit to Berlin, NATO Secretary General Rutte has commendable words left for his host. Germany's spending on defence is an engine for arms production - and a necessary signal to Russia.
Foreign Minister Wadephul says allies must invest more and accelerate weapons production to maintain a credible deterrence
Mark Rutte praised the German government's decision to spend a total of 3.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence by 2029 at the Ambassadors' Conference.
Germany wants to be a leader among NATO's defense spending allies, announced on Thursday by Foreign Minister Johann Wadeful of Germany." I would say that all allies do this in one way or another (increase defence spending).
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who is attending a conference with German diplomats in Berlin, said Russia's actions were "reckless, dangerous and life-threatening" but only strengthened the alliance's resolve to continue helping Ukraine.
Russia’s actions have strengthened European case for boosting defence spending, says Nato chief – Europe live
Mark Rutte said that Europeans ‘increasingly understand’ the need for their countries to take ‘greater responsibility for our own security’ Addressing German ambassadors, Wadephul repeats that the Russian threat “has reached our doorstep and it’s tangible.” He adds: “The Russian attempted attack at the airport in Leipzig is only the most recent incident in a…
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