Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?
As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.
NATO chief 'very happy' with Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
Ukraine Says Trump's Sanctions Threat Sends 'Strong Signal' to Russia
Trump said he'd quickly end Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's harder than he thought.
Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender
Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging

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Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
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NATO’s Rutte: Trump ‘is right’ and Europe’s defense spending is a ‘problem’
Transatlantic military alliance chief echoes Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in stinging remarks at the World Economic Forum.
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Video: Europe braces for Trump as NATO spending hikes and tariff threats loom
Europe braces for Trump as NATO spending hikes and tariff threats loom Europe is preparing itself for US President Donald Trump’s second term, especially his defence policies. In the past Trump threatened to pull out of the NATO alliance if member countries didn’t increase their military spending.
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten to cause an "uncontrollable escalation".
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NATO secretary general supports Trump's pressure campaign on Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has fully supported US President Donald Trump's campaign of pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. Source: Rutte in an interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,
NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance’s credibility
NATO has been ramping up its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment to deter Moscow from expanding its war into the territory of any of the organization’s 32 member countries.
A US exit from NATO under Trump would likely trigger a legal showdown
Congress passed legislation that a president cannot unilaterally withdraw from NATO, setting up a major legal fight if Trump tries to pull the US out.
Donald Trump Told to 'F*** Off,' Leave Greenland Alone by Danish Lawmaker
Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f--- off’ over Greenland bid
Danish official fires back at Trump for eyeing Greenland
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Trump Has a New NATO—in the Middle East | Opinion
In December, the United Kingdom joined the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement. More countries will follow. C-SIPA, as the still-small grouping is known, could soon become the NATO of the Middle East.
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting LIVE: Trump says he will ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring the price down
US President Donald Trump will deliver a live virtual address at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday (January 23) at 11:00 AM ET (9:30 PM IST).
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Subreddits ban X links to cancel Elon Musk website after 'Nazi salute'
Several hundred subreddits are considering a ban on all X links after Elon Musk's hand gesture at President Donald Trump's Inauguration rally was likened to a Nazi salute, a day after a local TV meteorologist was fired for criticizing Musk's actions on her personal social media.