Trump Signals US Arms Aid to Ukraine, Warns Russia of Sanctions
President Trump vows to send billions in US weapons to Ukraine via NATO, threatening severe tariffs on Russia if no ceasefire in 50 days.
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Chinese Mainland Accuses NATO of Defamation Over Asia-Pacific Expansion
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun accuses NATO of ‘defaming’ the Chinese mainland’s military development to justify Asia-Pacific expansion and calls for peace talks.
NATO Eyes 5% GDP Defense Goal by 2035, Ramps Up Ukraine Support
NATO agrees to ramp up defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, split between core defense (3.5%) and infrastructure (1.5%), while reaffirming ironclad support for Ukraine.
Global Poll Exposes NATO’s 5% Defense Spending Rift
CGTN poll reveals deep divisions over NATO’s 5% GDP defense spending target, with most respondents warning it may spark an arms race and strain US-EU ties.
NATO Summit Eyes 5% GDP Defense Spending: Global Youth Weigh In
NATO summit plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP over the next decade, sparking an opinion poll among young global citizens.
Mass Protests Erupt in The Hague Ahead of NATO Summit
Thousands protested in The Hague against NATO and rising military budgets as leaders prepare to debate a 5% GDP defence spending target at the upcoming summit.
NATO’s 5% GDP Defense Plan: Economic & Social Trade-Offs
NATO plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 2%. We explore how this leap could reshape member states’ economies, social programs and future priorities.
NATO Summit in The Hague Backs 5% Defense Spending Goal
NATO’s Hague summit debates a 5% GDP defense spending target by 2035 as security priorities shift amid global tensions.
NATO Faces Rift Over 5% Defense Spending Target
As NATO leaders meet in Brussels, Italy, Spain and others clash over a US push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, exposing wider unity challenges.
NATO Ministers Clash Over 5% GDP Defense Spending Timeline
NATO defense ministers backed a plan to raise military spending to 5% of GDP but clashed on timelines and budget categories ahead of the June 24-25 summit in The Hague.