The Hague, June 23, 2025 (AFP) - NATO to take 'quantum leap' with 5% summit pledge: Rutte

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2025-06-23

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday said a new defence spending pledge to be announced at a summit in The Hague was fundamental for ensuring that the alliance can deter Russia. US President Donald Trump has demanded that NATO allies commit to spending five percent of their GDP on defence at their two-day gathering in The Hague, starting on Tuesday. "The defence investment plan that allies will agree in The Hague introduces a new baseline, five perce......

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