NATO not involved in decisions over DEI staffing in military, Rutte says
NATO is not involved in decisions taken by member states, such as the United States, over hiring in the armed forces based around diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) criteria, said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Davos on Thursday.
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
NATO chief 'very happy' with Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender
Trump Says Not Sure US Should Be Spending Anything on NATO
Trump has said members of the military alliance should spend 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defence – a huge increase from the current 2% goal and a level that no NATO country, including the United States, currently achieves. Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
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Trump calls for increase in NATO spending that could drive Pentagon budget beyond $1 trillion
President Donald Trump said NATO countries must sharply increase their defense spending, demanding member states push beyond current benchmarks that many of them already struggle to hit.
Ukraine’s Nato membership will run into Washington ‘buzz saw’, warns Trump envoy
Any attempt to get Ukraine into Nato will run into a “buzz saw” in Washington unless Europe pays for it, a top diplomat for Donald Trump has said.
NATO chief Rutte reaffirms need to step up support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed on Thursday the need to step up support for Ukraine, adding it was vital Russia did not win as it could result in Russian President Vladimir Putin 'high fiving' the leaders of North Korea and China.
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NATO spending increase could help Ukraine, and possibly US weapons makers
If supporting Ukraine is the goal, “it's going to have to be the American defense industrial base continuing to power the fight.”
Putin Ally Warns Nuclear War With NATO Almost Began Under Joe Biden
Dmitry Medvedev took aim at President Joe Biden on Sunday as he criticized the president's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.
NATO Ally Sends New Aid Package to Ukraine
Lithuania seems to be sending a message that it will continue its support for Ukraine whether the U.S. continues to do so or not.
Sanchez Says Spain Pulling Its Weight in NATO After Trump Criticism of Defence Spending
Spain spent $22.27 billion on defence in 2024, NATO figures show, the 10th largest contribution in absolute terms among the 31 NATO allies, but this amounts to an estimated 1.28%
Why meeting Trump’s military spending target could be tough for NATO’s lowest spender
Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging.
Trump says he could reach trade deal with China, calls talk with Xi 'friendly'
U.S. President Donald Trump said his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was friendly and he thought he could reach a trade deal with China.
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Rubio, NATO chief discuss importance of 'capable' allies, 'real' burden sharing: State Dept.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the importance of having "capable" defense allies and "real" burden sharing during a call this week,