NATO leaders agrees on increasing defence spending to 5%

Leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have unanimously agreed to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the summit in Hague.

This historic move, coming amidst an increasingly belligerent Russia, also saw the alliance’s 32 members renew their ironclad commitment to mutual defense, signaling a united front against evolving global security threats.

The decision represents a major triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been a vocal critic of European allies for their perceived underspending on security.

The summit itself was largely dominated by efforts to ensure continued U.S. engagement with the transatlantic alliance, a critical concern given growing fears that the U.S. might scale back its military presence in Europe.

Simultaneously, Ukraine’s allies are grappling with the challenge of mounting an effective response to Russia’s ongoing war in the country, now well into its fourth year.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently suggested that the Kremlin could be in a position to consider an attack on the alliance within five years, underscoring the urgency behind these decisions.