Nato agrees to ramp up defence spending and says collective security is 'ironclad'

Published: 6/25/2025
Nato agrees to ramp up defence spending and says collective security is 'ironclad'
NATO leaders at a summit in The Hague agree to increase defense spending to 5% of their countries' GDP by 2025 after pressure from US President Donald Trump. They emphasize unity against security threats, including from Russia and terrorism, reaffirming collective defense commitments. Despite concerns from some nations like Spain about the target, leaders consider the summit a success, aiming to strengthen the alliance and support Ukraine while promoting peace.