- NATO commits nations agree to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, responding to Trump’s long-standing demands.
- The new target includes 3.5% for core defence (troops/weapons) and 1.5% for cyber, infrastructure & related areas.
- Trump praised the agreement, saying it was a “great victory” and hoped funds would be spent on US military equipment.
- Trump threatened Spain with tougher trade deals if it failed to ramp up defence spending.
- NATO reaffirmed its Article 5 commitment — an attack on one is an attack on all.
- Macron criticized the idea of launching a trade war within NATO commits, calling it an “aberration” and warning it could hurt the alliance.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte promised a “stronger, fairer, and more lethal” NATO going forward.
- The new target is a significant jump from the existing 2% of GDP, challenging many nations with tight budgets.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met Trump separately after the summit, highlighting ongoing tensions with Russia.
- The Kremlin accused NATO of aggressive militarization, saying it’s painting Russia as an enemy to justify the increased spending.
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